Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Aeroderivative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Enhance quality at GE Vernova Gas suppliers by enforcing comprehensive quality plans.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and Engineering to assess, approve, and cultivate suppliers in accordance with sourcing strategy and long-term business objectives.

• Direct the Supplier Qualification Process for serial production.

• Establish and implement product and process qualifications for intricate parts and assemblies.

• Examine and authorize Manufacturing Process Plans, Product and Process Quality Plans, control plans, and inspection plans.

• Convert CTQ, customer, and regulatory requirements into supplier process controls and inspection methodologies.

• Validate first article inspections and ongoing product verifications; oversee process capability and initiate corrective actions.

• Manage and sanction Supplier Deviation Requests, encompassing risk assessment, documentation, and control measures.

• Assess and resolve supplier nonconformances in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Field teams.

• Spearhead containment, rework, and recovery initiatives at supplier facilities, assembly locations, and wind farm sites.

• Evaluate COPQ data, field feedback, and assembly/shop issues to uncover systemic improvement opportunities.

• Lead Root Cause Analysis and FMEA with suppliers to enact corrective and preventive measures.

• Conduct quality system, product, and process audits at supplier locations to ensure adherence to GE Vernova QMS requirements, procedures, and relevant industry standards.

• Oversee supplier performance through detailed scorecards.

• Support quality enhancement initiatives and ensure the effective resolution and documentation of issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant technical discipline from an accredited institution.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings (GD&T) and specifications.

• Experience and expertise in complex machining, heat treatment, and various welding processes.

• Experience performing comprehensive quality system, process, and/or product audits.

• Proven ability to manage and nurture vendors/suppliers.

• Prior experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing/Process Quality, preferably involving general manufacturing processes, machining, heat treatment, and welding.

• Strong technical, oral, and written communication abilities.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in cross-functional and global team environments.

• Willingness to travel to suppliers up to 50% of the time.

• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Familiarity with Gas Turbines, specifically compressor, combustor, and turbine modules.

• Proven capability to analyze and resolve complex issues; adept at documenting, planning, and executing projects.

• Quality training and/or relevant work experience, e.g., ISO 9001.

• Training in Root Cause Analysis using recognized methodologies, e.g., 8D, PSR, RCA, or equivalent.

• Strong skills in FMEA, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or an equivalent quality certification.

• Hands-on experience with fabrications, welding, machining, and NDT inspection.

• Experience engaging with customers and senior leadership, including preparing, delivering, and presenting supplier quality-related activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No