COE Quality Leader

job description

GE Vernova is a global leader in the energy transition, dedicated to engineering advanced technologies that power the world while driving decarbonization. Within our Gas Power business, we thrive on innovation and business excellence. We foster an inclusive culture where unique identities and backgrounds are celebrated, empowering our employees to tackle the challenge of building a world that works through on-the-job learning and a commitment to high performance.

About the Role

As the COE Quality Leader, you will be the primary architect of our Built-In Quality (BIQ) ecosystem, driving a culture of excellence within our production cells. This role is a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, where you will implement quality tools, minimize manufacturing defects, and harmonize documentation across the Center of Excellence. You will serve as a key influencer and change agent, negotiating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure our products meet the highest regulatory and customer standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

Drives COE level Quality improvements, with emphasis on creating added value and business growth. Ensure that production cell follow same quality standards, harmonize documentation where applicable

• Driving cell level Built-In Quality transformation based on BIQ workbook and QMS standards

• Significantly minimizing manufacturing defects, internal and customer escapes; engages with key business stakeholders to lead initiatives to deliver improvement targets and engage them in the development of a Quality based culture.

• Defines the technical path with strategic direction and tactical focus. Establishes solution options for complex issues affecting the organization to maximize Product Quality efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Ensures that harmonized Quality Management System requirements are effectively established and maintained, in compliance with all regulatory standards and agency authorities.

• Coordinate third party, customer or GE internal audits, effectively interact with auditors

• Develops internal (Cell level) audit plan, tracks quality audit findings and drives on-time closure

• Leverages and adapts metrics to measure performance against Quality objectives, with clear accountability and ownership. Keep quality metrics up to date.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Quality from an accredited university or college with at least 6 years of experience as an Engineer.

• Expertise in Six Sigma Quality concepts and tools (DFSS, DMAIC, Design and Process FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.)

• Competency in problem solving methods and processes such as 4D, 8D, Factor Tree Analysis, SPC, PFMEA, CP

• Experience in leading Manufacturing, Quality, or highly cross-functional teams

• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of influencing and driving a strategic change agenda across the organization.

• Change agent, with strong credibility at all levels of the organization.

• Strong communication skills, experience of working and leading across/within local cultures.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous leadership experience in implementing Built-In Quality

• Experience with the value streams and processes used in manufacturing of Generator assembly and its components

• Demonstrable experience in demanding Quality-focused industries, e.g. automotive, aviation, aerospace.

• Experience in working with and communicating to Customers.

• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical and complex issues.

• Six sigma/lean practitioner expertise is preferred, with experience of process simplification in a Quality context.

• Capability to challenge, think differently, and influence the organization

• Proven experience of auditing

• Independent thinker; proven ability to lead across functions; data/fact driven decision maker; change agent; customer focus.

GE Vernova offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary range of $107,600.00 – $179,200.00 USD, supplemented by performance bonuses and comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits. We are committed to professional development and providing a balanced lifestyle through programs like tuition assistance and paid parental leave. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us electrify a lower carbon future.