Process Quality Engineer

Job description

3505164
Additional Cities

Houston
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Gas Power
Business Segment

Gas Power Aero Products & Services Joint Venture
Function

Quality
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Texas
Postal Code

77015-6594
Role Summary/Purpose

This role is responsible for providing repair and/or engineering process support in accordance with documented procedures and practices. Responsible for the development, implementation, improvement and continuous reinforcement of established Quality Assurance fundamental practices that are utilized in the local business.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Process Quality Engineer you will:

·  Responsible for ensuring 100 percent quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with documented procedures for all aspects of functional responsibility.
·  Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency at the site.
·  Develops process improvement plans using a variety of Quality and Continuous Process Improvement tools, including but not limited to Six Sigma, LEAN Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, 8D, engineering studies, Gauge R&R, etc.
·  Ensures process efficiency and compliance effectiveness through the development and implementation of process verification and validation plans, including Master Router Plans (Site Level), Validation Router Plans (Product or Process specific plans), and the development of simple yet detailed process flow diagrams that describe critical process inter dependencies with respect to process inputs, outputs, risks and impacts.
·  Supports continuous product and process improvement through detailed failure analysis for non-conformance, and investigates, develops and implements effective and compliant solutions for product or process corrections, retrospective and remediation action plans, and for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA Program).
·  Develops risk management tools and aids for use by the organization in accordance with documented procedures, including but not limited to PFMEA, DFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode Analysis, etc. Supports design mitigation efforts. Develops process mitigation plans and strategies that are designed to mitigate the risks identified through the Risk Management process.
·  Ensures process compliance through the development of simple yet comprehensive procedures, work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, worksheets, and other product and process related documentation.
·  Performs a broad variety of tasks in support of product and process design as assigned by the departmental manager.
·  This position provides process support in accordance with documented global & local QMS procedures & practices. He/she develops the strategy for the site CAPA program to meet compliance requirements and is responsible for the development, implementation and improvement of QA practices. The role may involve work in CAPA, QMS processes, RCA, design transfer, manufacturing, distribution, and service

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality).
·  Minimum of 2 additional years of experience in QA Engineering
Desired Characteristics

·  Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering experience in the Aerospace or Aviation industry or experience in design engineering or manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Aviation or Oil and Gas field.
·  Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies & in-depth understanding of site level products & related processes
·  Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of Repair/services controls, Repair/services verification and validation activities; production &process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management; & product quality improvement using tools such as six sigma, DFR, etc.
·  Demonstrated collaboration & conflict resolution skills
·  Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
·  Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy under crisis situations to ensure compliance
·  Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, manufacturing /production process control methodologies, and servicing in a medical device environment.
·  Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality / process improvement tools: (As defined by the local site, e.g. DMIAC, SPC, Lean SS, 5S, 8D)
·  Experience leading and implementing change
·  Experience performing internal and external audits
·  Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills
·  Ability to multi-task & handle tasks with competing priorities effectively
·  Strong technical aptitude (i.e. able to read & comprehend technical documentation & execute procedures), global regulatory experience & demonstrated experience interfacing with regulators.
·  Demonstrated experience and proficiency with MS Office word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
·   Experience managing project teams.

About Us

Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Power, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Texas
Primary City

Houston