Lead Quality Production Engineer – Generator Final Assembly

Lead quality assurance activities supporting Generator Final Assembly operations.

Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Serve as the primary quality focal point during production build and customer inspections.

Ensure adherence to GE Vernova Quality Management System requirements and customer specifications.

Monitor production quality metrics including: First Pass Yield (FPY) Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Defect rates Rework and scrap Customer complaints Internal quality escapes

Develop and execute corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Analyze quality trends and establish improvement plans.

Rotor assembly and installation

Stator assembly operations

Air gap verification

Electrical and mechanical inspection activities

Torque verification processes

Alignment and balancing operations

Final testing preparation

Documentation and customer release packages

Lead RCCA investigations utilizing: 8D Methodology DMAIC A3 Problem Solving Fishbone Analysis 5 Why Analysis FMEA

Drive sustainable corrective actions.

Facilitate cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.

Develop and maintain: Control Plans Process Flow Diagrams Inspection Plans Standard Work Instructions Quality Gates

Validate manufacturing and assembly processes.

Conduct risk assessments and process audits.

Support supplier quality investigations affecting generator assembly.

Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on non-conforming materials.

Drive containment and resolution activities to prevent production disruptions.

Interface with customers during witness inspections and audits.

Support customer issue resolution and technical reviews.

Ensure all contractual quality requirements are fulfilled before shipment.

Ensure compliance with: ISO 9001 requirements GE Vernova Quality Standards Regulatory and industry requirements Customer contractual specifications

Lead internal audits and support external audits.

Utilize quality and manufacturing data to identify trends and risks.

Present quality performance to plant leadership and business stakeholders.

Develop KPI dashboards and improvement action plans.

Ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Executive-level presentation skills.

Ability to communicate quality risks and improvement opportunities.

Data-driven decision making.

Ability to rapidly resolve complex manufacturing quality issues.

Drive quality transformation initiatives.

Champion continuous improvement culture.

Experience supporting heavy industrial products, rotating equipment, power generation equipment, turbines, generators, or large-scale assemblies

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.

Experience with new product introduction or introduction of new components to include development and documentation of processes and training of new operators

Past ISO and Auditing Experience.

8D, 5 Why problem-solving experience and expertise to aide and direct other Quality Engineers through the problem-solving process

Experience with Auditing and establishing and audit process.

ASQ Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in: Gas turbine manufacturing Generator manufacturing Energy or power generation industries Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments

SAP experience

Leading without direct authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Influencing plant and business leaders

Coaching and mentoring team members

Engineering problem solving

Statistical analysis

Manufacturing process control

Risk assessment and mitigation

Product quality improvement

Customer focus

Operational excellence

Data-driven decision making

Continuous improvement mindset

First Pass Yield Improvement

Reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

Reduction in quality escapes

Scrap and rework reduction

Corrective action closure effectiveness

Audit performance

Customer quality performance

On-time shipment support

Process capability improvements

Safety and compliance adherence

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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.

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).