Lead; Development Quality Process Assurance Engineer

Job Description Summary

Lead independent engineering process assurance and process audits across product development teams. Plan and execute audits/assessments, collect objective evidence, drive closure of findings, and report compliance metrics. This position is based in Bohemia, NY (Long Island) and supports regulated aerospace development programs.

The Lead Process Assurance Engineer reports to the Sub-Section Manager for Process Assurance within the Chief Engineer’s Office for US Power. Process Assurance provides independent assurance that engineering plans and processes are followed and that engineering outputs result from suitable, rigorous, and structured lifecycle processes. This role conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements.

• Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches
• Assess compliance to applicable program plans, internal procedures, and required external standards for regulated aerospace development
• Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g., plans, reviews, verification evidence, configuration/data management records)
• Document audit results, including clear findings, objective evidence references, and corrective action expectations
• Drive finding closure effectiveness by supporting root‑cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and verifying closure
• Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete, controlled, and retrievable
• Develop and report quality/audit metrics (trends, repeat findings, aging, closure effectiveness) to key stakeholders
• Interface with internal stakeholders and, as required, support engagement with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers related to audit readiness and compliance topics
• Provide coaching and guidance on compliant practices and continuous improvement opportunities identified through audits
• Perform first‑article inspection in accordance with AS9102 Aerospace first‑article inspection requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or high school diploma/GED with minimum 7 years of quality experience
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting process auditing and/or systems auditing (planning, execution, reporting, and closure verification)
• U.S. citizenship required

• 5+ years of process/system auditing experience; lead auditor experience preferred
• Working knowledge / exposure to RTCA/DO‑178, RTCA/DO‑254, and SAE ARP
  4754A (ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context)
• Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews
• Familiarity with aircraft certification environments (e.g., FAA/EASA) and regulated development practices
• Strong oral/written communication skills, including writing clear audit reports and presenting results to leadership
• Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure is a plus
• Strong ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain independence while partnering effectively across teams

Base pay range: $95,000 to $127,000 annually. Position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits to support health, physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, health coach, employee assistance program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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:
Yes