Incoming Quality Inspection Technician

Senior Supplier Quality Incoming Technician

Come bring your energy to change the world. Grid solutions, part of GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technology and accelerate the energy transition.

The Second Shift Senior Supplier Quality Incoming Technician will be responsible for inspecting & verifying the quality of supplied goods and services which are used in the manufacture of high-voltage switchgears and instrument transformers. This person will act as liaison between the Supplier and other organizational departments with regard to problem resolution involving supplied goods. The Senior Supplier Quality Incoming Technician will provide advanced technical support to other quality technicians, manufacturing departments and/or assist in troubleshooting under the direction of the Supervisor and Sr. Supplier Quality Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects at an advanced level of supplied parts (AQ1/CTQ) used in the manufacture of high-voltage switchgear & instrument transformers (including fabricated or mechanical parts, equipment and/or assemblies of a complex nature) using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, hardness testers and various go/no-go gauges.
• Performs Source Inspections (off-site inspection) as assigned.
• Evaluates supplied parts against known standards (such as engineering drawings and applicable technical specifications) and dispositions accordingly. Must be able to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical drawings and schematics.
• Uses the Company's electronic document control system to access necessary technical drawings, specifications, and or procedures.
• Uses the Company's electronic non-conformance tracking system to document non-conformances. Documents all non-conformances relative to supplied material (i.e. supplier non-conformance, engineering error, internal damage, obsolete part, etc.).
• Utilizes the Company's electronic engineering action request system to initiate necessary drawing and or design changes resulting from the incoming inspection process.
• Analyzes data (involving supplied materials) obtained from the Company's electronic non-conformance tracking system as directed by the Supplier Quality Manager for purposes of improvement.
• Ensures that necessary records are received from the Supplier. Reviews records for accuracy and files documentation accordingly.
• Supports the Purchasing department and communicates with the Supplier regarding nonconforming material. Follows-up on corrective action to ensure continuous improvement.
• Prepares and maintains routine inspection documentation.
• Performs first article inspection on new and/or prototype parts and documents according to established procedures. Confers with technical personnel as necessary.
• Assists the Incoming Materials Leader & PL SQ Leader & Sr. Manufacturing Manager with improvement projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Technical Field and/or Five or more years' experience as a dimensional inspector.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical part drawings, operating procedures write reports, speak effectively, and use hand inspection instruments such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, hardness testers and various go/no-go gauges.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to detect and resolve problems that relate to procedures and processes.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal 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).

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 and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).