Process Quality Engineer-1
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Incoming Process Quality Engineer focus on ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components safeguarding manufacturing processes and product integrity. This role is critical in driving supplier performance resolving quality issues and embedding a culture of Zero Defect and Built-In Quality across the supply base.Incoming PQE combines strong technical expertise supplier collaboration skills and structured problem-solving capabilities to proactively improve supplier quality performance.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Incoming Quality Management
- Own and manage incoming material quality ensuring compliance with specifications and requirements.
- Establish and optimize incoming inspection strategies including sampling plans and risk-based controls.
- Drive containment actions for non-conforming materials to prevent disruption to manufacturing operations.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to protect production flow and reduce quality escapes.
Supplier Quality Development
- Serve as the primary quality interface for assigned suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as PPM defects and responsiveness.
- Lead supplier audits assessments and qualification activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier processes and capabilities.
Problem Solving & Corrective Action
- Lead structured problem-solving activities (8D DMAIC Root Cause Analysis) for supplier-related issues.
- Ensure timely implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Drive systemic fixes to prevent recurrence and reduce defect rates.
Zero Defect & Built-In Quality Deployment
- Deploy Zero Defect framework principles across the supply chain.
- Implement Built-In Quality (BIQ) practices focusing on prevention error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process capability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize quality systems and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sourcing Manufacturing Engineering and Logistics teams to improve end-to-end quality.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and process qualification.
- Provide quality input for supplier selection development and strategic sourcing decisions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering or Quality from an accredited university or college AND2-3 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma/ GED AND 6 years of experience
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking and structured problem solving
- Strong communication and supplier influencing skills
- Customer-focused mindset (internal/external)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with Zero Defect Lean Six Sigma or Built-In Quality frameworks.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt).
- Experience in manufacturing environments (e.g. industrial energy aerospace automotive).
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
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:
IC
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