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Quality Engineer

HELIGEAR ACQUISITION CO
Bedford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

About Us

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At Avio Aero, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential.  For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

 

Job Description Summary

This position is in Avio Aero’s Quality Department, and reports to Avio Aero’s Quality Manager.  The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary to facilitate quality assurance goals but does not directly or indirectly supervise any other employees. This is a full-time exempt position.

 

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero, from time to time.

  • Assess the validity of statistical conclusions by analyzing the assumptions used and the robustness of the technique used. 
  • Define, interpret, and classify quality characteristics for new and existing products and processes 
  • Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics and technical drawings, including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning and tolerancing, and GD&T symbols 
  • Evaluate/analyze parts using the appropriate inspection tools such as gage blocks, calipers, micrometers, dial bore gauge, optical comparators, etc. 
  • Actively participate in supplier management, including supplier qualification, certification, and evaluation
  • Conduct, interpret and drive actions of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
  • Conduct product and process qualifications and capability studies
  • Review and improve manufacturing process for Quality Department
  • Review and approve inspection planning for production parts
  • Audit preparation and assistance for external audits when/as required
  • Plan, conduct and report internal and supplier QMS or process audits (support function, not primary responsibility)
  • Analyze all nonconformity data to determine results, document corrective actions and verify results
  • Work with external customers on parts discrepancy verification and parts submittals to NCR process
  • Ability to work with and through a unionized workforce to achieve organizational objectives.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years aerospace or mechanical experience)

Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years’ work-related experience as a Quality Engineer for Aerospace company or High-Tech manufacturing/precision machining environment.  Minimum Green Belt with QE responsibilities

 

Desired Characteristics

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below.  This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero, from time to time.

•    Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints for Aerospace parts (GD&T)
•    Proficient in Root Cause Corrective Action tools and conduct RCCA for internal and customer related issues
•    Proficient in utilizing statistical tools Cp/Cpk, Pp/PpK, ANOVA and GR&R to assess, correct and/or qualify new processes and analyze product/process performance/capabilities
•    Able to work independently and achieve results
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
•    Look for ways to improve and promote quality 
•    Adaptable to changes in the work environment
•    Manages competing demands 
•    Must be detailed oriented and able to manage multiple prioritizes in a fast-paced work environment
•    Knowledgeable in GD&T / blueprint interpretation 
•    Shainin RedX problem solving skill set a plus
•    Skilled in auditing or knowledgeable in AS9100 or IS9001 a plus
•    Knowledgeable with Nadcap requirements a plus
•    Proficient computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Minitab)

 

Physical Requirements 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Avio Aero, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.


•    Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing
•    Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
•    Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
•    Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles
•    Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise 
•    The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

 

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

•    Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
•    Life and injury insurance
•    Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme
•     Employee assistant program
•    Employee special awards (service and recognition)
•    Local special agreements and discounts
•    Technical, Leadership and development training

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic 
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. We are not all the same. Just be Yourself Avio Aero!
 

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