Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Drive quality assurance at GE Vernova Gas suppliers by executing thorough quality plans.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and Engineering teams to qualify, approve, and develop suppliers in line with sourcing strategies and long-term business objectives.

• Oversee supplier qualification processes for the serial production of intricate Aero gas turbine components and assemblies.

• Define and implement product and process qualifications adhering to Gas Power standards.

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

• Convert critical-to-quality, customer, and regulatory requirements into supplier process controls and inspection techniques.

• Validate first article inspections and continuous product verification.

• Monitor process capabilities and initiate corrective actions when performance goals are not achieved.

• Manage and authorize Supplier Deviation Requests, evaluating, documenting, and managing risk.

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

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

• Analyze Cost of Poor Quality data, field feedback, and assembly/shop challenges to pinpoint systemic improvements.

• Direct Root Cause Analysis and FMEA efforts with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Conduct audits of quality systems, products, and processes at supplier sites.

• Ensure compliance with GE Vernova QMS requirements, procedures, and relevant industry standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited university or college, or equivalent industry experience in place of an engineering or technical degree.

• Strong familiarity with engineering drawings (GD&T) and specifications.

• Experience and knowledge of complex machining, heat treatment, and various welding techniques.

• Proven experience conducting comprehensive quality system, process, and/or product audits.

• Demonstrated capability to manage and develop vendors/suppliers.

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

• Excellent technical, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform effectively within cross-functional and global team environments.

• Master’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of professional experience (preferred).

• Experience with gas turbines and power generation plants (preferred).

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues while documenting, planning, and executing projects.

• Quality training and/or relevant work experience, such as ISO 9001.

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

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

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification (preferred).

• Practical expertise in fabrications, welding, machining, and NDT inspection.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.