Lead Process Quality Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

The right candidate will join us in ownership of the quality of hot gas path components manufactured in our Greenville facility, specifically focused on maintaining the internal processes required to enable high quality products, monitoring the results of those processes with internal and external customers, determining root cause of any non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions within their area of responsibility. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve process documentation active and enforced in assigned area to ensure consistent quality
• Assure adherence to standards to assure the quality of the product.
• Create LPR audit schedule and verify team complies to said schedule.
• Implement, maintain and continuously improve 5S methodology in assigned areas; drive culture change
• Lead Lean Projects by using daily KPIs and coaching BiQ
• Maintain BiQ board on a daily basis and lead the team on BiQ discussion during daily BiQ walks
• Verify and validate implementation of corrective actions (LPRs, RCAs, NCRs, 4Ds, etc) making sure that they are completed on time and are effective
• Lead the multifunctional team through 8D methodology problem solving to provide on time root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for NCRs, RCAs and assigned Non-Conformances.
• Assist with on-site inspections by third parties, host the visitor and follow through on actions arising from visit
• Perform Gensuite QMS audits
• Document technical data generated to substantiate the assigned components, assemblies and/or systems consistent with quality policies and procedures
• Work with Material Review Board to disposition nonconforming material and devise remediation actions
• Prioritize and implement multiple concurrent process improvement projects, alone or as part of a multifunctional team, to drive customer satisfaction and business productivity
• Maintain assigned cell KPIs metrics and trends for weekly report out.
• Maintain familiarity with manufacturing equipment in order to provide accurate investment planning, as well as appropriate calibration and preventative maintenance
• Apply standard engineering techniques to assigned tasks and ensure that specific goals are met in terms of quality, quantity, and timeliness in order to meet department goals
• Conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 2-3 years of Manufacturing experience OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 4-5 years of Manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of GE systems
• Prior Gas Turbine component experience and knowledge preferred
• Prior leadership experience
• Experience in RCA, LPR, 8D, 4D, 5Why

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must work 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Garlington plant

Benefits Available to You

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.