Job Description SummaryRole Summary:
The OWS Chief / Shop Inspector will demonstrate accountability for the shop’s quality processes, functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role, you will integrate and work various quality and technical processes that meet business needs across the organization, managing complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Maintains the Inspection Procedures Manual (RS&QCM), and ensures that the policies and procedures outlined within are followed. Provides training to assure that all inspection personnel are thoroughly familiar with the Repair Station RSQCM requirements and applicable Federal Regulations.
- Responsible to the Quality Manager for all maintenance activities. Reports to and serves as primary back-up to shops Quality Manager
- Oversight of shop / field engine maintenance activity to ensure compliance with Quality Manual requirements, Engine Manual / AMM inspection criteria and requirements of local regulatory authorities
- Independent audits / inspection of engines undergoing maintenance in the shop, including final hands-on inspection for shop engines prior to shipment. Ensures corrective and preventative action is taken as a result of the internal audit function and provides that information to the Quality Manager for final acceptance.
- Work closely with Quality Manager, Planners and Business Leaders to ensure execution of training programs are accomplished for existing and / or new work-scopes to build-out capacity within the site
- Monitors shops quality processes to ensure adherence to quality requirements set forth in the repair station manual, and GE Quality Systems
- Collects and maintains a file of all work packages and inspection documentation.
- Assists Quality Manager in conducting training from a quality perspective; completion of work package documentation, work scope reviews etc.
- Assists Quality Manager in completion of internal / work station audits and implementation of effective corrective actions as a result of those audits
- May, on occasion, accompany a team on a field job for purpose of performing field audits, and compliance to work-scope requirements
- Manages Scrap and Non-conforming hardware requirements and disposition
- Ensures shelf life items are monitored including parts, seals and o-rings as well as consumable materials.
- Responsible for the shops technical library
- Ability to counsel and motivate workforce
Qualifications / Requirements:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Inspector or mechanic / Certifying Staff functions in aviation (including experience on GE engine models w / focus on complex work-scopes)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS :
Airframe and Powerplant License
Add Eligibility Requirement
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Desired Skills / Experience:
- Prior experience with Line maintenance, engine changes, module removal & installation, or LRU removals and installations
- Demonstrated proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, GE Web applications, and general technical data, including ESM, AMM, SB’s
- Established as an auditor with GE Aviation Supply Chain Quality
- Demonstrated Quality, compliance and customer satisfaction skills
- Detail oriented and can work independently to achieve OWS Quality goals
- Familiar with GE Quality Systems, and local regulatory certification requirements (FAA, EASA, GCAA, etc.)
- Familiarity with RCCA processes and involvement in prior Quality Events and / or Escapes investigations
- Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills in working and communicating effectively with all levels in the organization
- Strong English oral and written communication skills
- Previous experience with working in and or with a "teaming" environment
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
