Job Description Summary

Drive quality for assigned suppliers including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits ensuring compliance and driving improvement plans where needed. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

The Aero Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for driving quality at GE Vernova Gas suppliers by implementing comprehensive quality plans. This role includes selecting suppliers through supplier approval process and leads Qualification 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Approval

• Partner with Sourcing and Engineering to qualify approve and develop suppliers in alignment with the sourcing strategy and long-term business needs. Many of these parts and assemblies will be associated with the Aero gas turbine such as the compressor combustor and turbine modules. Will also include diversified parts (small parts) as part of scope

Product and Process Qualification

• Define and execute product and process qualifications following Gas Power requirements for various complex parts and assemblies 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 the 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 GE Vernova QMS requirements 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 (GD&T) and specifications
• Experience and knowledge of complex machining heat treat and various welding processes
• Experience conducting audits (holistic 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 general manufacturing processes machining heat treat and welding).
• 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.
• Experience with Gas Turbines (specifically with compressor combustor and turbine modules)
• 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).
• 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 fabrications welding machining and NDT inspection.

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $94600.00 and $157700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 05 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.