Process Quality Engineer

GE Vernova; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

GE Vernova in Houston is seeking a QA Engineer to provide repair and process support following documented procedures. The role focuses on developing and improving quality assurance practices across the site, utilizing Six Sigma, LEAN, 5S, SPC, and CAPA tools to drive compliant improvements.

Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, creating process verification plans, and leading corrective actions. Collaboration across design, manufacturing, and service is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality).
• 1-3 years of additional years of experience in QA Engineering

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100 percent quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with documented procedures for all aspects of functional responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve process effectiveness and efficiency at the site.
• Develop process improvement plans using Quality and Continuous Process Improvement tools (Six Sigma, LEAN, 5S, SPC, 8D, etc.).
• Develop and implement process verification and validation plans and simple process flow diagrams detailing interdependencies with respect to inputs, outputs, risks and impacts.
• Support continuous product and process improvement through failure analysis for non-conformance and CAPA activities.
• Develop risk management tools (PFMEA, DFMEA, FTA, FMEA) and mitigation plans.
• Create procedures, work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates and checklists to ensure process compliance.
• Support design transfer, manufacturing, distribution and service as part of QA practices.
• Provide site CAPA strategy to meet compliance requirements and ensure QA improvements.

Skills

Six Sigma

LEAN Manufacturing

5S

SPC

8D

CAPA

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for providing repair and/or engineering process support in accordance with documented procedures and practices. Responsible for the development, implementation, improvement and continuous reinforcement of established Quality Assurance fundamental practices that are utilized in the local business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring 100 percent quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with documented procedures for all aspects of functional responsibility.


• Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency at the site.


• Develops process improvement plans using a variety of Quality and Continuous Process Improvement tools, including but not limited to Six Sigma, LEAN Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, 8D, engineering studies, Gauge R&R, etc.


• Ensures process efficiency and compliance effectiveness through the development and implementation of process verification and validation plans, including Master Router Plans (Site Level), Validation Router Plans (Product or Process specific plans), and the development of simple yet detailed process flow diagrams that describe critical process inter dependencies with respect to process inputs, outputs, risks and impacts.


• Supports continuous product and process improvement through detailed failure analysis for non-conformance, and investigates, develops and implements effective and compliant solutions for product or process corrections, retrospective and remediation action plans, and for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA Program).


• Develops risk management tools and aids for use by the organization in accordance with documented procedures, including but not limited to PFMEA, DFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode Analysis, etc. Supports design mitigation efforts. Develops process mitigation plans and strategies that are designed to mitigate the risks identified through the Risk Management process.


• Ensures process compliance through the development of simple yet comprehensive procedures, work instructions, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, worksheets, and other product and process related documentation.


• Performs a broad variety of tasks in support of product and process design as assigned by the departmental manager.


• This position provides process support in accordance with documented global & local QMS procedures & practices. He/she develops the strategy for the site CAPA program to meet compliance requirements and is responsible for the development, implementation and improvement of QA practices. The role may involve work in CAPA, QMS processes, RCA, design transfer, manufacturing, distribution, and service.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality).


• 1-3 years of additional years of experience in QA Engineering

Desired Characteristics

• Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering experience in the Aerospace or Aviation industry or experience in design engineering or manufacturing engineering in Aerospace, Aviation or Oil and Gas field.


• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management System tools, continuous improvement methodologies & in-depth understanding of site level products & related processes


• Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around concepts of Repair/services controls, Repair/services verification and validation activities; production &process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), complaints & risk management; & product quality improvement using tools such as six sigma, DFR, etc.


• Demonstrated collaboration & conflict resolution skills


• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)


• Demonstrated ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy under crisis situations to ensure compliance


• Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, manufacturing /production process control methodologies, and servicing in a medical device environment.


• Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality / process improvement tools: (As defined by the local site, e.g. DMIAC, SPC, Lean SS, 5S, 8D)


• Experience leading and implementing change


• Experience performing internal and external audits


• Exceptional analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills


• Ability to multi-task & handle tasks with competing priorities effectively


• Strong technical aptitude (i.e. able to read & comprehend technical documentation & execute procedures), global regulatory experience & demonstrated experience interfacing with regulators.


• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with MS Office word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.


• Experience managing project teams.

About Us:Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best-in‑class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

The base pay range for this position is$82,000.00 - 136,700.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety offactors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a10% 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.

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

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 $82,000.00 and $136,700.00. 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 17, 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.