Production Quality Engineer (Summer 2026 Graduate)
Pensacola, FL - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control; includes quality assurance of products services manufacturing processes; includes conformance in manufacturing incoming goods control product inspection witness points etc.
- Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline; uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy
- In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
- Provide area leadership for all quality topics including timely dispositions of non-conformances QMS compliance including internal audits and achieving cell goals for quality metrics
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications against physical parts to investigate non-conformances and effectively document and communicate findings
- Analyze internal and external quality data to identify high impact and recurring defect modes to drive meaningful corrective actions
- Determine root cause of non-conformances and implement corrective actions both internally and externally
- Coordinate with the global Supplier Quality Organization to improve the quality of raw materials qualify new vendors and assist in process changes or new product development
- Maintain familiarity with manufacturing processes and practices in order to continuously improve manufacturing quality
- Support cell goals for Continuous Improvement through Six Sigma and Lean methodology and by coaching technicians in ideas generation
- Prepare and present cell quality data weekly to plant leadership including progress towards quality targets current challenges and corrective actions
- Develop and maintain manufacturing methods to support the Safety Quality Delivery and Cost priorities
- Lead high-impact quality improvement projects that improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Participates regularly in Lean Kaizen events to support the Lean Roadmap
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college by end of Summer 2026.
- Internship in a Manufacturing industry with assembly lines.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and organization
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Established project management skills
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
- Experience with product family ownership
- Experience with new product introduction and process development
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering specifications and drawings
- Demonstrated leader and respectful team player
- Hands-on experience with implementing projects and sustaining process improvements
- Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities and deliver timely actions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and motivate others
- Willingness and ability to learn from others and listen with intent
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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