First Article Inspection Quality Specialist (SkillBridge)

About the role

GE Aerospace is offering a SkillBridge position for active-duty Service members in their final 180 days of service. The First Article Inspection Quality Specialist reviews engineering drawings and technical product definitions to develop and run First Article Inspection plans that ensure hardware conformity and quality system compliance. The role supports Marine and Industrial engine programs (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100, CF6, F110) and is aimed at developing high performers into Quality Engineer roles. Participants are not paid by GE Aerospace and continue to receive military pay and benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to set inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Interpret blueprints and perform dimensional inspection to verify hardware conformance to design intent.
• Develop, maintain and execute First Article Inspection plans in line with business processes, quality requirements and customer expectations.
• Perform inspections on components and assemblies for engine programs and compile, validate and upload inspection records to ECAV.
• Partner with engineering to resolve drawing issues and with planning, operations and other teams to keep engines shipped in compliance with the quality system.
• Identify risks and improvement opportunities affecting safety, quality, delivery and productivity, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Active military personnel in their last 180 days of service.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in quality, manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information; employment depends on proving U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, citizen, asylee or refugee).

Required skills

• Blueprint interpretation and dimensional inspection.
• First Article Inspection planning and execution.
• Experience with turbine hardware and ECAV or similar quality documentation systems (desired).

What we offer

• Healthcare, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, plus a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.