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.

Job Description

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.

Role Overview

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of process/system auditing experience; lead auditor experience preferred
• Working knowledge / exposure to RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A (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

The base pay range for this position is $95,000 to $127,000 annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 07/31/2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other 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 the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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 (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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