Avionics SMS Lead

Job Description Role Overview The SMS Lead will be responsible for the development, implementation, and sustainment of the Safety Management System (SMS) for GE Aerospace Avionics sites in Grand Rapids, MI and Clearwater, FL. Partnering with Plant Leadership, Quality Operations, and Product Safety teams, this role drives a proactive-to-predictive approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating product safety risks; strengthening product safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and harmonizing SMS activities within the broader Quality Management System (QMS) / Business Management System (BMS). Roles and Responsibilities Safety Management System Implementation (Policy)

• Lead the development, training, implementation, and maintenance of the organizations SMS in alignment with the Enterprise SMS team and industry best practices. Ensure SMS documentation is accurate, accessible, and maintained. SRM Safety (Risk Management)
• Facilitate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation in collaboration with site product Safety Action Team (SAT) / groups and product Safety Review Boards (SRBs). Incident Investigation & Reporting (Risk Management)
• Prepare and submit product safety performance reports to the accountable Site Leaders, Quality Leaders, SRB, and Enterprise SMS team. Compliance and Auditing (Safety Assurance)
• Monitor site-level compliance with applicable Enterprise SMS policies. Conduct regular product safety audits and inspections to ensure adherence to SMS requirements. Management of Change (Safety Assurance)
• Support product Safety Risk Management within Change Management initiatives. Training and Awareness (Product Safety Promotion)
• Collaborate (with site partners) to provide SMS and Human Factors training to all Avionics employees. Continually promote product safety awareness and a culture of continuous improvement. Collaboration and Communication (Product Safety Promotion)
• Facilitate the distribution of product safety information.

Drive initiatives to enhance product safety performance and reduce risks. Act as the liaison between site-level operations and the Enterprise SMS team on matters pertaining to product safety. Collaborate with other GE Aerospace sites to share lessons learned and address systemic issues or concerns. Facilitate communication and collaboration across all levels of the GE Aerospace Enterprise (e.g., other MRO shops, other Part 21 shops, etc.) to ensure alignment with SMS objectives. Performance Monitoring and Improvement (Continuous Improvement)

• Track and analyze product safety performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement (driving a proactive approach to SRM).

Facilitate the independent review of investigations and Just Culture. Support customer and regulatory audits.

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(Continuous Improvement)

• Implement GE Aerospace's

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standards such as daily management, standard work, and problem-solving tools like APPS and PSRs. Ensure this standard for working across teams, enabling performance and supporting the business operating system. Utilize

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tools to align, harmonize, and modernize SMS approaches within the wider Avionics

QMS / BMS.

What We Offer Great work environment Professional development Challenging careers Competitive compensation Job Details Function Safety, Security & Regulatory Sub-Function Safety & Security Work Type onsite Contract Full-Time Location Grand Rapids, United States Job

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