Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Generator (m/f/d)

AL7587 GE Power Sp. z o.o.; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Private medical care

Multisport card

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Wroclaw, Poland, is seeking a supplier quality engineer to drive the quality lifecycle for outsourced generator components and heavy machinery.

You will lead supplier evaluations, audits, and improvement plans and partner with sourcing and engineering to onboard new suppliers. The role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, hands-on QA experience with heavy rotating equipment, strong English, and willingness to travel across Europe; a hybrid work model is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Significant experience in Supplier Quality Engineering for heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, NCR/SDR, process audits.
• Fluent English in written and spoken form.
• Based in or willing to commute to Wroclaw (hybrid).
• Willingness to travel across Europe (>40%).

Responsibilities

• Manage quality lifecycle for outsourced generator components and heavy machinery.
• Drive QA from supplier selection to final inspections.
• Perform supplier evaluations, capability assessments, and audits.
• Onboard new suppliers with sourcing and engineering teams.
• Conduct surveillance audits and Factory Acceptance Tests at supplier sites.
• Handle Supplier Deviation Requests and Non‑Conformance Reports efficiently.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and resolve complex quality issues cross-functionally.
• Collaborate with European suppliers and our Wroclaw plant to improve quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Audits & Compliance

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for driving quality performance across assigned suppliers, including the implementation of quality plans and the selection of suppliers through structured qualification processes. The position owns supplier results by leveraging scorecards to drive continuous improvements and oversees comprehensive supplier audits to ensure regulatory compliance and execute necessary improvement plans. The incumbent applies knowledge of industry best practices, cross-functional integration, and market awareness to support operational excellence.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the full quality lifecycle for outsourced generator components and heavy machinery
• Drive quality assurance from initial supplier selection through to final inspections
• Execute supplier evaluations, capability assessments, and compliance audits
• Onboard new suppliers in close partnership with sourcing and engineering teams
• Conduct surveillance audits and Factory Acceptance Tests at supplier locations
• Handle Supplier Deviation Requests and Non‑Conformance Reports efficiently
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and resolve complex, cross‑functional quality issues
• Drive continuous quality improvement across assigned European suppliers and collaborate closely with our Wrocław manufacturing plant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent extensive, hands‑on technical experience in a relevant field
• Significant practical experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, manufacturing, or heavy machinery—ideally with direct, hands‑on exposure to heavy rotating equipment, generators, or large electrical/mechanical components (e.g., assembly, rotors, stators, or windings)
• Strong working knowledge of quality tools and standards (Root Cause Analysis, NCR/SDR management, quality assessments, and process audits)
• Excellent command of English in both written and verbal communication
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Europe (>40% of the time) for supplier audits, inspections, and quality resolutions
• Based in or willing to commute regularly to our Wrocław facility (hybrid work model)

Desired Characteristics

• Direct professional experience within the power generation sector, specifically with turbo‑generators or hydro‑generators
• Proficiency in German or Polish language skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to drive actions and influence regional counterparts and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems autonomously

What we offer

Employment contract (Umowa o pracę) in a global leader in the energy sector

Attractive benefits package:

• group life insurance
• private medical care
• Multisport card
• annual bonus

Substantive professional development and the opportunity to impact the surrounding business environment

The chance to build professional relationships and collaborate with GE Vernova leaders and teams from all over the world

A challenging and responsible role full of growth opportunities

The opportunity to participate in exciting projects across various areas

Flexible work setup: Hybrid model combining remote work with on-site presence at our Wrocław facility

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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.

www.gevernova.com