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GE Vernova Supplier Quality Engineer – MSD-BoP-Aero in Greenville, South Carolina
Job Description Summary
Becoming Vernova
Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.
What impact you’ll make: As a member of the GE Vernova Gas Power MSD-BoP-Aero Supplier Quality Team, you will become an active participant in a world class Supplier Quality Organization creating exceptional customer outcomes driven by the application of robust and continuously evolving SQDC processes.
Job Description
What you'll do
Support the supplier selection & on-boarding process including assessment of supplier’s capacity and technical & manufacturing capabilities through holistic process audits and lead/execute first piece qualifications including design reviews, special process audits, test witness, and in-process and final product inspections.
Support supplier assessment and development by participation in pre-purchase order award meetings, contributing to supplier performance ratings, leading quarterly supplier quality review meetings, and initiating supplier quality improvement plans when appropriate.
Team with engineering in leading supplier project kick-off meetings, developing supplier surveillance plans, executing supplier requirement review & design review meetings, and developing/reviewing supplier inspection/test plans & special process procedures.
Plan & execute a data & risk assessment driven audit strategy for your scope of supplier assignments that includes holistic process audits, special process audits and product inspections to verify compliance to GE specifications & technical regulations/standards with timely audit report issuance and audit tracker updates.
Support the release of material for shipment by ensuring all supplier deviation requests are closed, reviewing end of manufacturing reports, verifying the shipment is unaffected by any containment activity, and authorizing shipment once all requirements have been met.
Actively manage supplier technical deviations, non-conformances, & field complaints, through dedicated follow up on supplier audit findings, leading RCAs/RCIs with rigorous follow up on CAPA Implementation/effectiveness, conducting thorough containment, supporting vendor recovery with concise liability comments, and routinely monitoring supplier liable failure data to drive continuous improvements ensuring all the aforementioned activities are in strict compliance with GEV supplier quality QMS procedures.
Actively support and drive all supplier quality improvement initiatives including the planning, execution, CAPA follow-up and report issuance of supplier holistic audits, supporting supplier PFMEA/DFMEA development, supporting supplier implementation of the designated supplier quality representative (DSQR) program, and facilitating the supplier technical advisor site installation & commissioning program including lessons learned dissemination.
Relentlessly monitor and manage all supplier quality key process indicators (KPI) by dedicated review of the daily management dashboard and timely updates to the KPI tracker as well as the associated tool to prevent crossing level 3 thresholds and accumulation of backlog.
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or Quality Engineering, or equivalent technical field from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 5+ years working experience in quality, operations/supply chain or project management, preferably in Power Generation industry, with proficiency to understand technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of the intended assigned equipment (e.g. casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, coating, machining, assembly, ND, as applicable).
Strong safety, compliance, quality, and lean mindset, with proven use of the industrial quality toolkit for risk assessment, root cause analysis, problem solving, and manufacturing process controls.
Capacity to organize working time in global team setting and willingness to adjust it based on meetings with stakeholders in different time zones and flexibility/willingness to travel to supplier facilities up to 30%.
What will make you stand out
You possess excellent written and verbal English language skills, allowing effective communication across all organizational levels, departments, and functions.
You are someone who is competent and skilled in the interpretation of engineering drawings & standards.
You hold certifications in special processes such as coatings (NACE), welding (CWI), non-destructive testing (NDT Level 1-3) and/or certifications/evidence of training in problem solving methodologies (5-why, 8D root cause analysis) and quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2015) lead auditor training.
You are someone who is proactive, not easily discouraged, humble, open, collaborative, diligent, respectful, assertive, customer focused, goal oriented with a passion for continuous personal growth/improvement.
You have experience in the operation, design or inspection of power industry equipment including fluids, mechanical, or electrical skids.
You have experience interfacing with customers and senior leadership including the preparation, delivery and sometimes presentation of supplier quality related activities.
About Us
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE, 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. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $94,500 - $157,500 USD Annual.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This Lead Professional Band position is also eligible for a variable incentive bonus of 10% .
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least 10/7/2024
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .
Healthcare benefit s include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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