Site Quality and Product Safety Management Leader

Job Summary

Dowty Propellers, a GE Aerospace Company, is seeking a Site Quality & Product Safety (SMS) Leader for our FAA Part 145 approved MRO facility in Sterling, Virginia. This role will lead the site’s management systems to ensure the highest levels of product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.

• 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 Regulatory and quality mindset with strong attention to detail and documentation rigor.
• Structured problem solver, comfortable using data and quality tools to identify and address risks and trends.
• Influential leader and communicator, able to work across functions and at all levels of the organization.
• High integrity and courage, willing to stop work or escape risks when safety or compliance is at risk.
• Customer‑focused, 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 (e.g., root cause analysis, FMEA, risk assessment).
• ASQ or similar professional certifications (e.g., 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.

• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits: GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, 401(k) with company matching and contributions, access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits: tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time‑off for vacation or illness.
• Relocation assistance provided.

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).

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status.

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes.