Supplier Quality Operations Manager - Forgings & Materials

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Job Description Summary
Drive quality metrics for forgings & materials team, including action plan preparation and implementation. Directs projects and teams for timely resolution of quality escapes, CIDs, SPRs and other key/critical processes within GE Aerospace’s Quality Systems. Prepare communications and be active part of the resolution process. Own supplier metrics, actively working with suppliers to close CAPA's and improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Documenting and driving improvement plans where needed. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of GE Engineering, Sourcing, Engine Programs and Quality relationships.


Job Description
Role and Responsibilities

• Manage business metrics for forgings and materials.
• Partner with Quality Manager(s) to provide support to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and Suppliers to drive metric improvements.
• Mentors and facilitates Team Members for emerging QEMs, and other aspects of Supplier Quality and Quality Manager’s roles.
• Utilize Zero Defects and related problem-solving tools to develop and manage action plans to meet key metrics.
• Develop and implement supplier quality standards and processes for forgings and materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with GE Aerospace's quality requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for supplier-related quality issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and prevent recurrence.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve supplier quality and reduce defects.
• Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and enhance product quality.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure alignment on quality standards.
• Support new product introduction (NP...