Regional Supplier Quality Leader – Configured Systems

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

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a team of around 20+ professionals within SQE, SQI, and technical leadership roles.

• Supervise 4–5 direct reports who manage various sub-teams.

• Foster leadership pipeline growth and cultivate an inclusive, psychologically safe team environment.

• Ensure effective cross-functional communication and alignment among a globally distributed team.

• Oversee the complete supplier quality process, from supplier approval and qualification to purchase order execution, inspections, problem solving, and shipment release.

• Manage supplier quality across MSD, BoP, and HRSG supply chains in the AMERICAS region.

• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to guarantee timely delivery, budget adherence, and first-time-right product quality.

• Identify and implement supplier quality development initiatives alongside Global Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing leaders.

• Drive improvements in CoPQ targets, on-time delivery, cost savings goals, and Gas Power SQ KPIs.

• Supervise root cause analyses for supplier non-conformances and ensure that preventive measures are maintained.

• Lead qualification, development, and surveillance audits.

• Ensure adherence to supplier approval and product qualification protocols.

• Manage Supplier Deviation Requests, Non-Conformance Reports, and root cause investigations.

• Implement Lean programs with suppliers and manage personnel and project budgets.

• Own SRG metrics and audits for designated suppliers.

• Occasionally stand in for SQEs during coverage gaps, including FATs, PSIs, and supplier surveillance audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Quality Engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.

• Extensive experience in supplier quality, supply chain operations, or project management.

• Proven leadership experience managing multi-layered teams.

• Experience in the Power industry, with knowledge of MSD, BoP, and/or HRSG product scopes.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, sometimes on short notice.

• Proficient in English.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and facilitation abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in a cross-functional matrix environment with global team dynamics.

• Proficient in Six Sigma DMAIC, 8D, or other Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

• Familiarity with casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, coating, machining, and NDT manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of EN, ASTM, ASME, and API standards.

• Experience as a lead auditor and/or certification is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• 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 opportunity with company matching contributions and 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.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Flexible work from anywhere in the United States.

• Competitive compensation.