Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Ensure quality standards for designated suppliers, including the execution of quality plans.

• Identify and select suppliers through a structured qualification process.

• Take ownership of supplier performance, driving enhancements via supplier scorecards.

• Conduct supplier audits to guarantee compliance and initiate improvement plans when necessary.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and Engineering teams to qualify, approve, and nurture supplier relationships.

• Establish and implement product and process qualifications in accordance with Gas Power standards.

• Assess and endorse Manufacturing Process Plans, Product and Process Quality Plans, control plans, and inspection plans for assigned components.

• Oversee and authorize Supplier Deviation Requests, ensuring risk assessment, documentation, and management.

• Evaluate Cost of Poor Quality data, field feedback, and assembly/shop issues to uncover systemic improvement opportunities.

• Perform audits of quality systems, products, and processes at supplier locations; confirm adherence to GE Vernova QMS standards.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Familiarity with complex machining, heat treatment, and various welding techniques.

• Experience in conducting audits, including holistic, quality system, process, and/or product evaluations.

• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships with vendors/suppliers.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

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

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions and retirement contributions from the company.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for continued education.

• Adoption assistance for those expanding their families.

• Paid parental leave for new parents.

• Disability benefits for eligible employees.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Flexible time off policy.