GSI Quality Portfolio Leader

CP1367 GE Grid Solutions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Geographic pay differential

Healthcare benefits

401(k) contributions

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an experienced Quality Assurance leader to oversee centralized QA across project lifecycles in high-voltage substations and T&D projects. You will drive Project Quality Plans, ITPs, NKPIs and corrective actions, while managing NCRs and customer complaints.

Expect extensive supplier and site audits and RCA-driven improvements. Leverage your engineering background and certifications to enforce standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NEMA) and lead training as SME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10+ years of quality engineering experience in high-voltage substations or T&D projects, with FAT/SAT and field construction quality.
• Leadership experience with 5+ years of people management and knowledge of IEEE/ANSI/NEC/NEMA standards.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ, PMI, PMP, CPSQ, CQE, or CMQ/OE; willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized QA/QC across project life cycle (ITO to OTR).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Project Quality Plans, ITPs, and KPIs; deploy corrective actions.
• Manage NCRs and customer complaints with suppliers and partners.
• Conduct RCA with 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto methods.
• Audit subcontractors and suppliers; perform on-site audits; support training as SME.
• Participate in gate reviews and risk mitigation discussions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality standards

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance leader to oversee centralized quality and control activities across projects during both Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) phases. In this high-impact role, you will develop project quality plans, manage non-conformances and customer complaints, drive root cause analysis (RCA), and ensure strict compliance across high-voltage substations or transmission and distribution projects. You will be a key technical resource, guiding team members, partnering with stakeholders, and conducting supplier and site audits to guarantee operational excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead centralized quality assurance and control activities across the project life cycle (ITO to OTR), ensuring seamless interface coordination between all stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Project Key Performance Indicators, deploying corrective action plans to address deviations.
• Manage the end-to-end non-conformance (NCR) and customer complaint lifecycle, coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Execute rigorous Root Cause Analyses (RCA) utilizing 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto methods to resolve complex quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Support auditing, surveillance, and validation of subcontractor and supplier activities, conducting onsite audits at project and manufacturing sites.
• Participate in project gate reviews (Engineering, Procurement) and risk mitigation discussions while developing and delivering quality-related training as a Subject Matter Expert.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Mandatory Industry Experience: Must have 5 to 10+ years of quality engineering experience specifically within high-voltage substations or transmission and distribution (T&D) projects, featuring robust, hands-on exposure to FAT/SAT and field construction quality. (Candidates without this specific industry experience cannot be considered).
• Leadership & Standards: 5+ years of people management experience combined with a strong working knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NEMA) and blueprint/schematic reading.
• Certifications & Travel: Recognized professional certification (ASQ, PMI, PMP, CPSQ, CQE, or CMQ/OE), expertise in NCR/CAPA and RCA tools, and the willingness/ability to travel up to 75% with a valid driver's license.

Desired Characteristics

• Direct experience leading quality activities in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects and deep knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing.
• Strong data analysis capabilities utilizing Paretos, dashboards, and IT systems (Microsoft Office, Power BI, document control, SAP).
• Familiarity with working around large, energized equipment while adhering to rigorous safety protocols, including wearing required PPE (e.g., fire-retardant clothing).
• Physical capability to work in all weather conditions, climb ladders, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach as required on job sites.

Compensation and Benefits

• The base pay range for this position is $118,400.00 - 197,100.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
• This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
• *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
• Healthcare benefits 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.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• Additional pay range statement for U.S. based position: for candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $118,400.00 and $197,100.00.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• 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.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).

Company Culture and Mission

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