Quality Systems & Process Improvement Leader

GE Vernova; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Quality Management System & Continuous Improvement Leader in Bangor to drive the QMS as an active business operating system that enhances defect prevention, process discipline, and customer satisfaction.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Plant Leadership to implement robust quality strategies, elevate process capability, and lead advanced problem-solving across value streams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering/manufacturing/quality experience
• Strong background and knowledge of Quality Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Evaluate QMS effectiveness through audits, management reviews, performance metrics, trend analysis, and business feedback.
• Implement and sustain robust Quality Management System improvements at the Bangor Plant
• Drive standardization of procedures, work instructions, control methodologies, and system expectations across value streams.
• Lead periodic management reviews of QMS effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Quality Leaders to build plant-level QMS expertise and deployment.
• Benchmark internal and external best practices to improve system performance.
• Coach and mentor teams in advanced quality tools and methodologies including 8D Problem Solving, 5-Whys/3x5 Whys, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Engage in site operating rhythms to review key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze recurring themes, and lead targeted process performance improvement actions across the value streams.
• Partner with Manufacturing Quality teams to resolve customer quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.

Skills

QMS knowledge

Root cause analysis

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Quality Management System & Continuous Improvement Leader in Bangor to drive the QMS as an active business operating system that enhances defect prevention, process discipline, and customer satisfaction.

The role partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Plant Leadership to implement robust quality strategies, elevate process capability, and lead advanced problem-solving across value streams.