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Job Description

The Lafayette Engine Facility (LEF) Chief Inspector reports to the Plant Leader, works in a self-directed teaming structure, and is an integral part of the quality team.  The Chief Inspector will ultimately be responsible to ensure the compliance, maintenance, and efficiency of all policies and procedures as outlined in the Lafayette RSQM, RSTM, and related governmental CFR’s. 

This job is expected to be an individual contributor role with direct feedback from site Quality Leader while collaborating cross functionally with all team members and subject matter experts inside and outside of the shop. The Chief inspector will provide leadership, guidance, and training regarding quality policies within MRO.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support QMS and SMS processes to ensure compliance to the GE Aerospace Maintenance Standard.

• Process and submit Service Difficulty Report (SDR)

• Maintain documentation for repair station to ensure it is organized and readily accessible in a timely manner

• Ensure compliance and efficiency of all processes related to  RTS and Conformity inspection

• Hold same privileges, authorizations, and responsibilities as Inspectors

• Work with HR & DER to ensure compliance with Drug Free Workplace Program.

• Ensure safe practices are used in compliance with all GE Aerospace and foreign and domestic government regulations.

• Support continuous internal and external audit readiness efforts.

• Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts based on opportunities identified through daily management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality) + Minimum of 3 years of quality experience.

• Chief Inspector must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

• FAA Powerplant Certificate

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

• Experience in Quality System Planning and Quality Planning and Quality Improvement methods

• Knowledge of AS9100 standards

• Certified Quality Auditor 

GE Lafayette has been in operation since 2015 and currently supports LEAP and Passport programs for New Make and MRO. The site’s culture is designed around a flat organization that empowers self-directed, high performing teams. By utilizing teams of GE employees to own, operate, and regulate assembly processes we ensure our engines reach the customer in a quality and timely fashion. Teams, councils and teaming are the back bone of daily operations within GE Lafayette.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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