Job Description
At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. You will be able be a part of our LEAN transformation so that you can work smarter and not harder. At GE Aerospace, will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.
Working at our Huntsville Location
When it comes to the materials that create exceptional ceramic components, our facility in Huntsville is the major leagues. Join this diverse team of 250+ collaborative employees and every day can be a learning experience. Completed in 2017, this 100-acre campus offers a safety-first, secure workplace where you can perform at your best.
Here are just a few additional reasons you will want to consider us:
Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably.
Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements.
Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Role Summary/Purpose
The Quality Inspector is responsible for sample management, quality inspection, and manufacturing support.
Essential Responsibilities:
Perform accurate analysis following appropriate standard test methods and report data in a timely manner
Document inspection results in logbooks, worksheets, and the laboratory information management system
Verify inspection data to determine conformance and compliance to specifications.
Detect erroneous inspection data and troubleshoot instrumentation to correct.
Ensure that all equipment is calibrated and verified before analyzing samples
Follow instrument and equipment check procedures and report any equipment problem as soon as possible
Exercise good housekeeping, including replenishing supplies, cleaning bench area, and ensuring equipment cleanliness and readiness for use
Ensure proper storage or disposal of samples after analysis, as well as proper waste handling
Act as a point of contact for answering quality related questions for the plant floor
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Inspector will interface with the quality control team and the manufacturing plant
Follow through on any tasks, assignments or projects that management assigns.
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures to ensure safety of self and of team members
Work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a science field (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) or Associate degree in chemical technology, or equivalent, with 1+ years of experience as a quality control laboratory technician, or high school diploma with 3+ years of experience as quality control laboratory technician
Must have knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, analytical testing methods and results reporting
Knowledge of basic calibration techniques and ability to perform calibration of instruments as required.
Strong mathematical skills including ability to calculate results such as averages, percentages, and metric conversions
Ability to communicate well individually and in a team atmosphere
Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
Good verbal and writing skills
Must be able to work a 12-hour schedule (630am-630pm)
Desired Characteristics:
Expertise with optical and electron microscopy, tensile testing, FTIR, GPC, particle size analysis, and gravimetric testing.
Conduct calibration of laboratory equipment or interface with third party calibration service technicians
Conduct troubleshooting and minor repair of laboratory instruments
Participate in internal quality auditing
Advanced laboratory data collection and analysis skills
Experience in certified materials testing lab
Experience with polymer testing
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
HRLY AVIATION
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
