Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Ensure quality assurance at GE Vernova Gas suppliers by implementing thorough quality plans.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and Engineering to select, qualify, approve, and enhance suppliers.

• Oversee qualification processes for the serial production of intricate parts and assemblies, including compressors, combustors, turbine modules, and related equipment.

• Utilize detailed scorecards to manage supplier performance.

• Define and implement product and process qualifications.

• Review and endorse 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 methodologies.

• Validate first article inspections and ongoing product verifications.

• Monitor process capabilities and initiate corrective actions as necessary.

• Manage and authorize Supplier Deviation Requests.

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

• Guide containment, rework, and recovery efforts at supplier facilities, assembly sites, and wind farm locations.

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

• Lead Root Cause Analysis and FMEA efforts with suppliers.

• Conduct quality system, product, and process audits at supplier locations.

• Ensure adherence to GE Vernova QMS requirements, procedures, and relevant industry standards.

• Promote supplier continuous improvement and initiatives aimed at reducing the Cost of Poor Quality.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Strong knowledge and comprehension of engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.

• Experience and familiarity with complex machining, heat treating, and welding processes.

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

• Demonstrated ability to manage and nurture vendors/suppliers.

• Previous experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing/Process Quality roles.

• Excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Capability to work efficiently in cross-functional and global team settings.

• A Master’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience preferred as desirable traits.

• Experience with gas turbines and power generation facilities.

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

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

• Root Cause Analysis training in a recognized methodology, such as 8D, PSR, RCA, or equivalent.

• Strong skills in FMEA, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), MSA, and SPC.

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

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

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• 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.

• Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.