Military DoD SkillBridge Program - First Article Inspection Quality Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Job Description

The First Article Inspection Quality Specialist is responsible for reviewing engineering drawings and technical product definitions to develop and execute First Article Inspection plans that ensure hardware conformity and quality system compliance. This role supports Marine and Industrial engine programs, including LM2500, LM6000, LMS100, and legacy programs such as CF6 and F110, with a focus on enabling safe, compliant, and timely engine shipment. The position requires blueprint interpretation, dimensional inspection, and strong cross-functional execution with engineering, planning, and operations teams to resolve issues and maintain product flow. This role is expected to uphold Safety first, followed by Quality, Delivery, and Productivity, while supporting accurate documentation and continuous improvement within the quality system.

This role is structured for high performers to be developed into Quality Engineer roles

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to determine First Article Inspection requirements and product acceptance criteria.
• Interpret blueprints and perform dimensional inspection activities to verify hardware conformance to design intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute First Article Inspection plans in accordance with applicable business processes, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
• Perform First Article Inspection activities for components and assemblies supporting Marine and Industrial engine programs.
• Compile, validate, and upload First Article Inspection documentation and records into ECAV in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Partner with engineering to resolve drawing issues, clarify technical requirements, and address product or documentation discrepancies.
• Work closely with planning, operations, and other cross-functional teams to support execution priorities and help ensure engines are shipped in compliance with the quality system.
• Support product quality and inspection readiness across LM2500, LM6000, LMS100, CF6, and F110 programs.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities that may affect Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory standards as applicable.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen inspection effectiveness, process discipline, and overall business performance.

Required Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering

Desired Characteristics & Experiences

• Excel proficiency
• Experience with First Article Inspection planning and execution
• Experience with drawing interpretation and blueprint review
• Experience performing dimensional inspection
• Experience working with turbine hardware
• Experience supporting manufacturing, quality, or engineering processes in an industrial environment
• Experience working across cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational issues
• Familiarity with customer requirements and quality documentation processes
• Experience using ECAV or similar quality documentation systems
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.