Senior Quality Leader - Zero-Defect Manufacturing

GE Vernova, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Quality Leader to drive the Quality organization at Schenectady Manufacturing. This on-site role leads quality strategy, zero-defect culture, and KPI improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, problem solving, and the ability to influence teams to reduce CoPQ while ensuring compliance with engineering documentation and control plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2-3 years in Manufacturing Quality
• Bachelor's degree with 3-4 years in Manufacturing Quality
• High School Diploma / GED with 6+ years in Manufacturing Quality

Responsibilities

• Foster a zero-defect culture to deliver trusted units, spare parts and repairs.
• Protect customers through rigorous, transparent systemic problem solving and lessons learned.
• Drive systematic root cause solutions.
• Own all site Quality KPIs and continuous improvement activities.
• Own quality assurance and control for assigned products/manufacturing area.
• Conform manufacturing goods and lead complex root cause investigations to eliminate production non-conformances.
• Influence cross-functional teams within supply chain to solve problems and address risk.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance capability and performance.
• Review engineering drawings and work instructions for quality and compliance.
• Initiate actions to ensure project/team success and mitigate risks.
• Ensure control plans and documentation are implemented and maintained.
• Contribute to continuous improvement as part of cross-functional teams.
• Review technical docs for Quality and Compliance and act as approval authority.
• Promote sustainment and continuous improvement of Built in Quality framework.
• Role is 100% onsite with deep connection to the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal leadership

Problem solving

Project leadership

Documentation & planning

Program management

Education

Master's degree in Manufacturing Quality

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Quality

High School diploma / GED + 6+ years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Quality Leader will lead the Quality organization for Schenectady Manufacturing, reporting directly to the plant leader. This role will be responsible for leading a quality strategy and zero-defect culture across the site. This leader will drive continuous improvement and problem solving in quality, with emphasis on creating added value, reducing waste, minimizing Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and positively impacting quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Severe Events and Non-Conformity Reporting (NCRs) associated with manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Foster a zero-defect culture with the objective of providing new units, spare parts and repairs that are trusted and preferred by customer

• Protect customers through systemic problem-solving, solving problems quickly with rigor and transparency and leveraging lessons learned.
• Drive systematic root cause solutions.
• Responsible all site Quality related KPI’s and continuous improvement activity
• Ownership of quality assurance and control for assigned products/manufacturing area.
• Includes conformance of manufacturing goods, leading complex root cause and corrective action investigations to address and eliminate production non-conformances.
• Influence cross-functional teams within the supply chain to solve problems and address risk.
• Analyzing, identifying and implementing process improvements which will enhance capability and performance.
• Review and assure compliance with engineering drawings, work instructions and other technical documents.
• Initiate action as it is required to ensure project / team success (e.g. mitigate risks, problem solve, provide technical guidance, etc.).
• Ensuring control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities as part of a cross-functional team.
• Review technical documentation with a view to Quality and Compliance requirements and act as approval authority.
• Promoting the sustainment and continuous improvement of the Built in Quality framework
• This role is 100% onsite and requires deep connection and presence with the manufacturing floor.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college with 2-3 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 3-4 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality

OR

• High School Diploma / GED with 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Quality

Desired Characteristics

• Strong ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
  

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $142,200.00 and $237,100.00. 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 26, 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.