Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Pensacola, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 94600 - 157700
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for driving quality at GE Vernova Wind suppliers by implementing comprehensive quality plans. This role includes selecting suppliers through supplier approval process and leads Production Part Approval Process for serial production as well as managing supplier performance using detailed scorecards. The engineer will also oversee supplier audits ensuring compliance and spearheading improvement initiatives as necessary.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Approval
Partner with Sourcing to qualify approve and develop suppliers in alignment with the sourcing strategy and long-term business needs.
Product and Process Qualification
Define and execute product and process qualifications following APQP4Wind requirements for Composite and Small Machined and Fabricated (SMF) parts to ensure readiness for serial production.
Review and approve Manufacturing Process Plans (MPP) Product and Process Quality Plans (PQP) control plans and inspection plans for assigned components.
Ensure CTQ (critical-to-quality) requirements customer requirements and regulatory requirements are correctly translated into supplier process controls and inspection methods.
Validate first article inspection (FAI) and ongoing product verification; monitor process capability and drive corrective actions where performance is not meeting targets.
Deviation & Nonconformance Management
Manage and approve Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs) ensuring that risk is assessed documented and controlled.
Drive the evaluation and disposition of supplier nonconformances in coordination with Engineering Manufacturing Sourcing and Field teams.
Lead and own containment rework and recovery actions at supplier facilities assembly sites and wind farm sites and ensure effective closure and documentation of issues.
Continuous Improvement & COPQ Reduction
Analyze Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) data field feedback and assembly/shop issues to identify systemic improvement opportunities at suppliers.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and FMEA (design and process) with suppliers to implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct quality system product and process audits at supplier sites; verify compliance with APQP4Wind GE Vernova procedures and applicable industry standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field from an accredited university or college.
Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
Experience conducting audits (quality system process and/or product).
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop vendors/suppliers.
Previous experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing/Process Quality (preferably with composites and/or fabricated components).
Strong technical oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global team environments.
Desired Characteristics
Masters degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems; ability to document plan and execute projects.
Quality training and/or related work experience (e.g. ISO 9001 IATF 16949).
Root Cause Analysis training in a recognized methodology (e.g. 8D PSR RCA or equivalent).
Strong capabilities in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) error proofing (Poka-Yoke) Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification.
Hands-on expertise with composites welding machining and/or coating processes.
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Additional Information
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
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
About Company
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