Supplier Development Lean Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee supplier development and support key suppliers in achieving quality assurance.

• Assist suppliers in reaching optimal quality and adhering to industrial excellence standards.

• Offer technical guidance in process development, capacity planning, and inventory management.

• Facilitate Value Stream Analysis and Kaizen events with essential suppliers.

• Propel process and systemic quality enhancements at designated supplier locations utilizing lean and quality tools.

• Confirm improvements through established metrics aimed at reducing defects and enhancing on-time delivery.

• Work collaboratively with Project Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to address issues effectively.

• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve significant issues at supplier sites.

• Evaluate commodity, quality systems, NCR, CoPQ, DPPM, and DMR data to identify patterns and suggest performance improvement initiatives.

• Assist in training internal staff and other departments on Supplier Lean Improvements and Standard Work methodologies.

• Implement GE Vernova Supplier Development Procedures, Processes, and work instructions across the region.

• Aid in the review of processes and procedures alongside continuous improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related field from an accredited university or college (applicable to US-based candidates only).

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in Quality Management, Manufacturing Operations, or related areas.

• Familiarity with APQP, problem solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and PDCA methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience in lean practices, including leading Kaizen events.

• Proficient in lean tools such as VSM, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED, 5S, Daily Management Systems or Visual Management, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, and Pull Systems.

• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality registration.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

• Proficiency in English as a primary or secondary language.

• Developing expertise in quality/process within commodities.

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and AI tools.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• This position does not provide sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

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

• Access to health coaching services.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessments, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings program with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Assistance for adoption.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Option for remote work.