Lead Electrical Engineer - Supplier Quality

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. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Own Supplier Quality End-to-End — Lead both Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Supplier Quality Development (SQD) activities for assigned suppliers, ensuring alignment with GE Vernova's standards of excellence Drive Supplier Qualification — Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers through structured qualification processes; develop and manage action plans to close gaps Lead Supplier Audits — Plan and execute supplier audits, ensuring compliance with applicable industrial and regulatory standards; develop improvement plans where deficiencies are identified Monitor & Improve Supplier Performance — Own supplier scorecards and performance data; drive data-driven improvement initiatives using APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, COPQ, corrective action (CAPA), and continuous improvement methodologies Champion Problem-Solving — Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why) to resolve supplier quality issues and prevent recurrence Collaborate Cross-Functionally — Work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to align quality strategy with business goals; provide informal mentorship to junior team members Support Supply Chain Build-Out — Play a foundational role in developing the North American BESS supply chain; engage with suppliers across the US, India, and Asia (especially in early tenure) Translate Technical Knowledge — Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards to assess supplier capability and manage vendor performance Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development. Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence. Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance. Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions. Required Qualifications For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)). Desired Characteristics Experience in battery technology supply chains — particularly from automotive EV/battery, wind, power electronics, or energy storage sectors Hands-on proficiency with quality methodologies: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, COPQ, ISO 9001, CAPA, 8D, or equivalent Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical specifications relevant to electrical/mechanical components Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments Background with supplier scorecards and performance management systems Is proactive and self-driven — You identify what needs to be done and you move. You push the team forward; you don't wait to be pushed. Takes ownership — You treat your supplier portfolio like your own business and hold yourself accountable for results. Communicates with confidence — You can translate complex technical information clearly to internal stakeholders and external suppliers alike. Thrives in ambiguity — This is a growth market being actively built. You're energized by that, not intimidated. Has a continuous improvement mindset — You see every supplier issue as an opportunity to build something stronger. Location: Findlay Township, PA (Primary) Travel: Approximately 30% — primarily domestic (PA, MI, IL, Sun Belt region) with some international travel to Asia (China, India) during the initial onboarding phase as you learn our global supplier base Relocation: Negotiable for the right candidate Sponsorship: Not available for this position 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $82,900.00 and $138,200.00. 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 candidate’s 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 June 22, 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. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.