Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Blades

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

📋 Description

• Deliver quality and technical expertise for the blades commodity.

• Create and implement best practices and standardization for the blades commodity throughout the organization.

• Conduct periodic supplier audits and facilitate the resolution of corrective actions.

• Take ownership of and assist in resolving quality issues, including the management of Supplier Non-conformances and deviation requests.

• Act as the primary point of contact for field issues, escaping defects, and supplier quality concerns.

• Assist in sourcing quality metrics and strategy development.

• Identify needs and formulate a strategy to address systemic sourcing quality challenges.

• Support the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) plans, process/product verification efforts, quality system audits, and supplier surveillance programs as necessary.

• Lead initiatives for process improvement.

• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Commodity Leaders, Buyers, Project Management, Customer Fleet Performance, and GE Vernova Onshore Wind Supplier Quality teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field from an accredited institution.

• At least 2 years of experience in quality management, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality roles.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

• Proven technical aptitude and a strong commitment to quality.

• Previous experience in Composite manufacturing.

• Established leadership and organizational abilities.

• Demonstrated capability to lead projects effectively.

• Quality training and/or relevant work experience (ISO 9001, TS 16949).

• Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Error Proofing, Measurement System Analysis, and Statistical Process Control.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Trained in Root Cause Analysis using a recognized methodology (8D, PSR, RCA, or equivalent).

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

• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional and global team environment.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Relevant experience in Wind sourcing and/or manufacturing.

• Previous experience in developing and leading audits.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen (if applicable).

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

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

• Employee Assistance Program providing 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.

• Permissive time off.

• Relocation assistance.