Supplier Quality Engineer Combustion and Repairs

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage supplier quality for GE Vernova. Responsibilities include conducting audits, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, and driving quality improvements in the supply chain. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years in Quality/Manufacturing/Supplier Development.
• Strong technical aptitude and communication skills are essential.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier qualifications to meet GE Engineering requirements.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and quality audits.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for quality issues.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Supplier Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Supplier Quality Engineer Combustion and Repairs

Supplier Quality Engineer Combustion and Repairs

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Job Description Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing quality performance of assigned suppliers. Responsible for qualifications. Tracks metrics & works on quality improvement plans addressing problem areas. Reviews & approves quality plans. Investigates quality escapes to provide root cause analysis & ensures effective corrective and preventive actions are taken. Mentors suppliers in the application of quality requirements and tools. Provides onsite support as needed.

Job Description

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):

• Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers are capable of delivering parts that will consistently meet GE Engineering drawing and specification requirements
• Own the qualifications at the assigned suppliers and ensure the satisfactory closures within the timelines needed by the business
• New Supplier Evaluation / on boarding - Rigorously execute the supplier evaluation process, including quality & compliance audits / assessments to ensure that only appropriately qualified suppliers are taken through the process. Work with sourcing/commodity team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition
• Conduct surveillance audits to assure that suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems
• Own SRG (Supplier Responsibility Guidelines) metrics for the assigned suppliers and conduct SRG audits per the region audit plan
• Conduct process capability statistical analysis to proactively identify issue trends
• Manage supplier non-conformance and Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) activities. Owner of process and 1st technical interface with supplier and engineering
• Perform robust Root Cause Analysis to solve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence
• Be the technical focal point in coordinating sourcing, Design Engineering & Materials Engineering functions while interfacing with suppliers
• Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
• Work closely with commercial, engineering and manufacturing teams to eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of sourced components
• Provide Sourcing Quality input to Engineering/Projects reviews
• Supplier criticality assessment, maintain supplier Score Card and provide input to EPP for equipment procurement
• Provide input to TTA
• Participate in meeting with suppliers to discuss and agree on quality requirements
• Organizing and leading the kick-off meeting with the suppliers within the stipulated time of the PO placement
• Organizing / performing inspections at suppliers and ensuring the product quality compliance
  
  

Qualification/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (Technical Degree) - in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering / Advanced Technical Degree.
• Minimum 3-5 Years industry experience in Quality / Manufacturing / Supplier Development functions having hands-on experience in the manufacturing process and part complexities.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Quality
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality
• Strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings/specifications, metrology and manufacturing process planning/evaluation. Must understand GD&T and be able to lead technical design and manufacturing reviews with suppliers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional team environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certified or equivalent (demonstrated experience). The competencies needed in improving supplier statistical capability, evaluating readiness to serve, including capacity verifications
• Project Management skills
• Experience with TRS (Technical Regulations and Standards)
• Experience with manufacturing / working knowledge of the power plant parts
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice (approx. 30% travel required)
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• NDT certification
• Understanding the industry technical standards and codes such as from ASTM, ASME, EN etc
• ISO Lead auditor certified by 3rd party registrar or accepted internal GE training/certification program
• Certified RCA Leader or other proven expertise with formal problem solving (Kepner Tregoe, 8D, Apollo, etc).
• Experience in Power Generation equipment manufacturing.
• Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation
• Highly self-motivated
• Influencing Skills
  
  

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

• This is a remote position
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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