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.

• Establish and execute best practices and standardization for the blades commodity throughout the organization.

• Conduct regular supplier audits and ensure the resolution of corrective actions.

• Manage and support the resolution of quality issues, including handling supplier non-conformances and deviation requests.

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

• Assist in sourcing quality metrics and strategic planning.

• Recognize needs and formulate strategies for addressing systemic sourcing quality issues.

• Aid in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) plans, process/product verification efforts, quality system audits, and supplier surveillance programs.

• Drive process improvements.

• Collaborate with Design Engineering, SQE, AME, Commodity Leaders, Buyers, Project Management, Customer Fleet Performance, and the 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 passion for quality.

• Previous experience in Composite manufacturing.

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.

• Proven capability to lead projects.

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

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

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Training 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 involvement in developing and conducting audits.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, when applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• 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 and additional company retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off.

• Relocation assistance.