Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist

IF1855 GE Energy Power Conversion USA Inc.; Findlay Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist in Findlay Township, PA to drive site-wide quality and process excellence. You will lead the quality team, oversee CAPAs, audits, and QMS documentation while partnering with Engineering, Production and Sourcing to resolve defects and improve reliability.

You will mentor staff, advance calibration programs, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and regulatory standards to support safe, on-time customer fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with 5+ years of quality management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methods experience.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Quality team from incoming material inspection to end-customer delivery.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and engage with customers for quality fulfillment.
• Lead or support product line certifications with Engineering and external agencies.
• Drive proactive quality improvements to enhance efficiency and pursue zero-defect goals.
• Maintain QMS documentation and ensure accessibility and compliance.
• Monitor quality KPIs; conduct root-cause analysis and develop CAPAs with owners.
• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure adherence to standards and policies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage calibration systems for monitoring and measuring instruments.
• Mentor team members and provide training on quality principles and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic & results-oriented

Collaborative leader

Innovative problem solver

Data-driven

Change agent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality Management or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 7-8 years experience in quality management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist to join our team in Findlay Township, PA. This role is responsible for overseeing and enhancing quality processes across our manufacturing operations to support our site’s growth. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end quality assurance, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure strict adherence to industry standards and company policies. You will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Sourcing teams to drive process excellence, identify and eliminate quality gaps, and maintain accountability for site-wide quality objectives and customer fulfillment

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Manufacturing Quality team, overseeing requirements from incoming material inspection to end-customer delivery.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and engage with customers to ensure on-time quality fulfillment.
• Lead or support product line certifications in coordination with Engineering and external agencies.
• Drive proactive quality improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and support a "zero-defect" culture.
• Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documentation (e.g., in Documentum) to ensure compliance and accessibility.
• Monitor quality metrics and KPIs; lead root-cause analysis and develop effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) with functional owners.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain) to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage calibration systems for monitoring and measuring instruments.
• Mentor team members, providing training on quality principles, processes, and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 7-8 years of professional, hands-on experience in quality management or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience: For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with SAP usage in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality Standards: Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
• Methodologies: Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Desired Characteristics: Strategic & Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving high standards in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Collaborative Leader: Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to foster teamwork across departments.
• Innovative Problem Solver: Approaches complex challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.
• Data-Driven: Utilizes metrics to guide decision-making and measure initiative effectiveness.
• Change Agent: Champions quality and process excellence across the organization.
• Preferred Leadership: Prior experience in a managerial or leadership capacity is preferred to effectively lead and mentor the quality team.

Additional Information

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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.

Available Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. 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