Lead Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist
Lead Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist
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$ 94600 - 157700
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Are you passionate about innovation Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the worldWe operate with a founders mindset. We deliver innovation with passion speed and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.
The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing quality performance of assigned suppliers. Responsible for product / part qualifications. Tracks metrics & works on quality improvement plans addressing problem areas. Reviews & approves quality plans. Investigates quality escapes to provide root cause analysis & ensures effective corrective and preventive actions are taken. Mentors suppliers in the application of quality requirements and tools. Provides onsite support as needed.
Job Description
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
- Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers are capable of producing material and/or components that will consistently meet GE Engineering drawing and specification requirements
- Own the product / manufacturing process qualifications at the assigned suppliers and ensure the satisfactory closures within the timelines needed by the business.
- New Supplier Evaluation / on boarding Rigorously execute the supplier evaluation process including quality & compliance audits / assessments to ensure that only appropriately qualified suppliers are taken through the process. Work with sourcing/commodity team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition.
- Conduct surveillance audits to assure that suppliers have effective process control rigorous product acceptance standards and robust quality systems
- Own SRG (Supplier Responsibility Governance) metrics for the assigned suppliers and conduct SRG audits per the region audit plan.
- Conduct process capability statistical analysis to proactively identify issue trends
- Manage supplier nonconformance and Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) activities. Owner of process and 1st technical interface with supplier and engineering
- Perform robust Root Cause Analysis to solve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence
- Be the technical focal point in coordinating sourcing Design Engineering & Materials Engineering functions while interfacing with suppliers.
- Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
- Work closely with commercial engineering and manufacturing teams to eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of sourced components
- Provide Sourcing Quality input to Engineering during product design reviews
Qualification/Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree (Technical Degree) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering / Advanced Technical Degree.
- Minimum 812 Years industry experience in Quality / Manufacturing / Supplier Development functions having handson experience in the manufacturing process and complexities of commodities such as raw materials castings forgings and machining.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Supply Chain Supplier Quality
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality.
- Strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings/specifications metrology and manufacturing process planning/evaluation. Must understand GD&T and be able to lead technical design and manufacturing reviews with suppliers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in crossfunctional team environment
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certified or equivalent (demonstrated experience) for GE candidates. The competencies needed in improving supplier statistical capability evaluating readiness to serve including capacity verifications
- Project Management skills
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice. Travel > 50
Desired Characteristics:
- ASNT Level II or III certification in NDT
- Well versed with the industry technical standards and codes such as from ASTM ASME etc
- ISO Lead auditor certified by 3rd party registrar or accepted internal GE training/certification program
- Certified RCA Leader or other proven expertise with formal problem solving 8D 3 x 5 Why Analysis Apollo etc).
- Experience in Lean methodology and its application
- Experience in Power Generation equipment manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation.
- Highly selfmotivated.
- Influencing Skills
- Certified to lead Supplier Responsibility Guidelines programs for suppliers in mandatory regions (GE candidates from Sourcing)
About Us
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: U.S. based candidates only for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements the base pay range for this position is $94600 $157700 USD Annual.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This Lead Professional Band position is also eligible for a variable incentive bonus of 10.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110 120 or 130 of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least1/21/2025
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission we provide varied competitive benefits to help support our workforce: compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid timeoff for vacation or illness. General Electric CompanyRopcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plansor programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plansand programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsorswelfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: NoAdditional Information
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
