GE Aerospace

Aerospace Quality Leader

Sterling VA USA · Contract

Work authorization required$102k-$136kDetected 22 days ago

ComplianceLeadership

About the role

You'll join a global aerospace leader with a strong safety and quality culture, proven lean practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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.
The role is the site focal for product safety and airworthiness and plays a key part in driving a strong culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in leading a 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.
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

A high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 8 years of Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Quality, or related technical field

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).
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.
This posting is expected to close on July 8th, 2026

Job Description Summary
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.
We offer the opportunity to make a direct impact on flight safety in a highly regulated environment, while developing your career through access to GE Aerospace's training, expertise, and broader career paths.
In Sterling, you'll work in a close knit MRO team with the backing, stability, and benefits of a world class aerospace organization.
Reporting to the Global Quality Compliance & SMS Leader, this role is responsible for leading the site's management systems to ensure the highest levels of product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.

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.

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