What youll do
Support the supplier selection & on-boarding process including assessment of suppliers capacity and technical & manufacturing capabilities through holistic process audits and lead/execute first piece qualifications including design reviews special process audits test witness and in-process and final product inspections.
Support supplier assessment and development by participation in pre-purchase order award meetings contributing to supplier performance ratings leading quarterly supplier quality review meetings and initiating supplier quality improvement plans when appropriate.
Team with engineering in leading supplier project kick-off meetings developing supplier surveillance plans executing supplier requirement review & design review meetings and developing/reviewing supplier inspection/test plans & special process procedures.
Plan & execute a data & risk assessment driven audit strategy for your scope of supplier assignments that includes holistic process audits special process audits and product inspections to verify compliance to GE specifications & technical regulations/standards with timely audit report issuance and audit tracker updates.
Support the release of material for shipment by ensuring all supplier deviation requests are closed reviewing end of manufacturing reports verifying the shipment is unaffected by any containment activity and authorizing shipment once all requirements have been met.
Actively manage supplier technical deviations non-conformances & field complaints through dedicated follow up on supplier audit findings leading RCAs/RCIs with rigorous follow up on CAPA Implementation/effectiveness conducting thorough containment supporting vendor recovery with concise liability comments and routinely monitoring supplier liable failure data to drive continuous improvements ensuring all the aforementioned activities are in strict compliance with GEV supplier quality QMS procedures.
Actively support and drive all supplier quality improvement initiatives including the planning execution CAPA follow-up and report issuance of supplier holistic audits supporting supplier PFMEA/DFMEA development supporting supplier implementation of the designated supplier quality representative (DSQR) program and facilitating the supplier technical advisor site installation & commissioning program including lessons learned dissemination.
Relentlessly monitor and manage all supplier quality key process indicators (KPI) by dedicated review of the daily management dashboard and timely updates to the KPI tracker as well as the associated tool to prevent crossing level 3 thresholds and accumulation of backlog.
What youll bring
Bachelors degree in manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Materials or Quality Engineering or equivalent technical field from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5 years working experience in quality operations/supply chain or project management preferably in Power Generation industry with proficiency to understand technical drawings specifications and standards.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of the intended assigned equipment (e.g. casting forging welding heat treatment coating machining assembly ND as applicable).
Strong safety compliance quality and lean mindset with proven use of the industrial quality toolkit for risk assessment root cause analysis problem solving and manufacturing process controls.
Capacity to organize working time in global team setting and willingness to adjust it based on meetings with stakeholders in different time zones and flexibility/willingness to travel to supplier facilities up to 30%.
What will make you stand out
You possess excellent written and verbal English language skills allowing effective communication across all organizational levels departments and functions.
You are someone who is competent and skilled in the interpretation of engineering drawings & standards.
You hold certifications in special processes such as coatings (NACE/AMPP/FROSIO) welding (CWI) non-destructive testing (NDT Level 1-3) and/or certifications/evidence of training in problem solving methodologies (5-why 8D root cause analysis) and quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2015) lead auditor training.
You are someone who is proactive not easily discouraged humble open collaborative diligent respectful assertive customer focused goal oriented with a passion for continuous personal growth/improvement.
You have experience in the operation design or inspection of power industry equipment including fluids mechanical or electrical skids.
You have experience interfacing with customers and senior leadership including the preparation delivery and sometimes presentation of supplier quality related activities.
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: No
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