Site Quality and Product Safety Management Leader

Job Overview

At Dowty Propellers, a GE Aerospace Company, you’ll join a growing business with career development opportunities by helping ensure the safety and reliability of critical propulsion systems that keep aircraft flying every day. You’ll work in a global aerospace leader with a strong safety and quality culture, proven lean practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role is located in Sterling, Virginia, within our FAA Part 145 approved MRO facility, and offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on flight safety while developing your career through GE Aerospace’s training, expertise, and broader career paths.

• Lead the site Management System (SMS/QMS) to maintain compliance with FAA Part 145 and AS9100D/AS9110C standards.
• Own audit readiness and host internal, customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits; drive timely closure of findings.
• Manage approvals and certifications, including FAA and customer approvals, document control, and configuration management.
• Act as the site focal for product safety and airworthiness, ensuring safety is embedded in all MRO processes.
• Monitor and report key quality and product safety metrics, and drive structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations of quality escapes and safety events, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead and develop management system maturity, fostering a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement at the site.
• Support site daily management using GE Aerospace Flight Deck.
• Maintain a regulatory and quality mindset with strong attention to detail and documentation rigor.
• Apply structured problem‑solving skills, using data and quality tools to address risks and trends.
• Communicate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• Show high integrity and courage, willing to stop work or raise issues when safety or compliance is at risk.
• Demonstrate customer focus, with a strong sense of responsibility for the safety and reliability of products in service.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Quality, or related technical field; or equivalent aerospace/MRO experience. Minimum of 3 years of Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Quality, or related technical field; or equivalent aerospace/MRO experience.

• Significant experience in aviation maintenance or aerospace manufacturing/MRO, preferably in an FAA regulated environment.
• Proven quality management experience (audits, nonconformance management, CAPA).
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 regulations and AS9100D/AS9110C standards.
• Proficiency with quality tools and methods (root cause analysis, FMEA, risk assessment).
• ASQ or similar professional certifications (CQE, CQM/OE) or Lead Auditor qualification (AS9100/AS9110).
• Prior leadership experience in quality, product safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience with propeller systems or rotating components and their repair/overhaul.
• Familiarity with GE Aerospace or Dowty Propellers processes and digital quality systems.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a Health Coach; the Employee Assistance Program; a GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching); and access to Fidelity resources. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or its affiliates) shall exercise its discretion to modify benefit plans at any time. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove status as a U.S. Person (e.g., U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, granted asylum or refugee status).

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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. The company will only employ individuals 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.

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