Process Quality Engineer

GE Vernova; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Process Quality Engineer to safeguard manufacturing processes and product integrity. You will drive zero-defect culture, embed quality into repair processes, and lead continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading corrective actions, supporting operations, training staff on quality, and developing work instructions for service center projects. This role is onsite at the GE Atlanta service center in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering background as stated.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing quality experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
• This position is 100% onsite at GE Atlanta, SC Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Drive a zero-defect culture and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement to build quality into repair processes.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and recurring issues.
• Provide daily support to operations and ensure QMS procedures are followed.
• Train employees on quality topics and develop standard work instructions.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering – Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical or related tech

High school diploma / GED with 4+ years manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

Process Quality Engineer focus on ensuring the quality of standard processes of execution for tracking and traceability, safeguarding manufacturing processes and product integrity. This role is critical in driving quality processes, resolving quality issues, and embedding a culture of Zero Defect and Built-In Quality across the shop.

The PQE combines strong technical expertise of processes and, structured problem-solving capabilities to proactively improve defect reduction to comply with the Zero Defect culture.

The Process Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for driving process and product quality by reducing defects within repairs processes. Successful candidates will partner with cross functional teams to build quality into each step of the repair. The PQE will develop Quality Management expertise to support the leadership in maintaining compliance and striving for excellence through continuous improvement activities.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Drive a ‘zero defect’ culture with Quality, sustaining operations compliance to regulatory & non-regulatory requirements.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement activities, proactively building in quality to repair processes and procedures to ensure repair and detection methods are robust.
• Drive and lead problem solving activities deploying corrective and preventative actions to reduce defects and eliminate reoccurring quality defects.
• Daily support to the operations team to ensure compliance repair methods and to Quality Management System procedures.
• Drive resolution of actions relating to non-conformance reports, Stop Works Events and Quality Concerns.
• Lead defect reduction projects and working inclusively with Operations and Engineering to resolve shop floor quality issues promptly.
• Championing quality initiatives and CoPQ reduction projects in the cell. Conducting assigned internal audits to ensure compliance to local procedures.
• Support training activities for all employees relating to quality.
• Develop work instructions to facilitate a standard of work related to projects and components within the service center.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work 1st Shift (7am-3pm)
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College (preferably in Engineering – Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical or related technical engineering background); OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial or similar industry.
• 3 years of manufacturing quality experience in a similar industry
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at GE Atlanta, SC Service Center

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior experience in a Quality Management System/QMS (IE: ISO 9001 requirements)
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience within a power generation repair business
• Demonstrated ability to lead change
• Ability to influence and motivate others within a team environment
• Good understanding of workshop practices/processes
• Strong communication & organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office minimum)
• Proactive with high level of integrity

Benefits Available to You

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 20, 2026.

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.

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.