Team Lead - Incoming Quality Inspector

GE-Vernova-; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401(k) with company匹配

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Team Lead for Incoming Materials Quality Inspection to oversee daily inspection operations ensuring raw materials and components meet quality specifications before entering production. You will bridge quality with purchasing, manufacturing, and shift supervisors across two locations, driving smart, compliant practices.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong skills in GD&T, SAP/Oracle, and Lean/Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma with technical schooling preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing with 1+ year in supervision.
• Read/interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and digital QMS knowledge.
• Lean/Six Sigma concepts applied in manufacturing.
• RCA or CAPA analysis experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop quality inspectors, manage staffing and workflow.
• Coordinate with purchasing/logistics on quarantined materials and returns.
• Ensure inspection records are compliant with ISO 9001/AS9100 and QMS.
• Drive process improvements to increase throughput and accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain cross-shift/locations communication.
• Escalate production issues and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Reading blueprints/GD&T

ERP literacy

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

RCA/CAPA

Safety & SOPs

Education

High School Diploma; technical education

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QMS/ERP documentation

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Team Lead for Incoming Materials Quality Inspection is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the inspection team to ensure all raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies meet established quality specifications before entering the production stream. The lead acts as the primary point of contact for quality issues with incoming parts and bridges the gap between the inspection team, purchasing, manufacturing, and department Supervisor.

Compliance & Documentation

• Coordinate with the purchasing and logistics departments to manage quarantined materials and returns to vendors.
• Ensure all inspection records are accurately documented in the ERP/Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain strict adherence to ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and all regulatory requirements relevant to the product line.
• Perform internal audits of inspection documentation to ensure audit-readiness at all times.

Process Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks in the inspection process and implement lean improvements to increase throughput and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine incoming quality requirements based on recurring supplier issues.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Team Lead for Incoming Material Quality Inspection, you will:

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, and train quality inspectors on inspection techniques, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Resource allocation to ensure timely inspection throughout.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the quality team.
• Track and report out on production issues and stock investigations

• Assist in tracking key team KPI’s
• Maintain communication between all three shifts and both locations
• Ensure Team is on pace with workflow undefined
• Able to make needed decisions that impact team, production, supply chain, and suppliers
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma with continuing education in a Technical School preferred.
• Experience: 3 years in manufacturing environment with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and digital Quality Management Systems.
• Solid understanding of industry-specific quality standards, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodology.
• Analysis (RCA) or Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA) as required.
• PC knowledge required
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• Communication and organizational skills are required
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• Able to Lead the team and address team as needed
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• Able to lift 35 lbs.
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• Able to be on feet and walking for hours
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• Able to sit and do computer work for hours
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Desired Characteristics

• Product Knowledge

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 only: The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 26, 2026.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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 and 12 paid holidays
• New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)

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.