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Lead Production Quality Specialist

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Lead Production Quality Specialist

Greenville, SC

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
Lead Production Quality Specialist leads the implementation Built In Quality of the quality process and tools to support strategy. It implements a culture of Quality within production cell and defines and leads improvement initiatives to achieve business excellence. Support the COE Quality Leader on a daily basis in coaching BiQ framework implementation and 4D/8D problem solving. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.

Job Description

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Roles & Responsibilities

Drives plant level Quality improvements, with emphasis on creating added value and business growth. Ensure that all production cell follow same quality standards, harmonize documentation where applicable

  • Driving Built In Quality transformation based on BIQ workbook and QMS standards
  • Significantly minimizing manufacturing defects, internal and customer escapes; engages with key business stakeholders to lead initiatives to deliver improvement targets and engage them in the development of a Quality based culture.
  • Defines the technical path with strategic direction and tactical focus. Establishes solution options for complex issues affecting the organization to maximize Product Quality efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensures that harmonized Quality Management System requirements are effectively established and maintained, in compliance with all regulatory standards and agency authorities.
  • Coordinate third party, customer or GE internal audits, effectively interact with auditors
  • Coaching PQE, Lead PQEs in BiQ and 4D/8D problem solving
  • Leverages and adapts metrics to measure performance against Quality objectives, with clear accountability and ownership. Keep quality metrics up to date.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from preferably Engineering or Quality from an accredited university or college with at least 4 years of experience
  • Significant exposure to the disciplines of global Quality leadership, ideally with experience in engineered-to-order supply chains
  • Expertise in Six Sigma Quality concepts and tools (DFSS, DMAIC, Design and Process FMEA , MSA, SPC, etc.)
  • Competency in RCA (8D/DMAIC/A3)
  • Experience in leading Manufacturing, Quality, or highly cross-functional teams
  • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of influencing and driving a strategic change agenda across the organization.
  • Change agent, with strong credibility at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong communication skills, experience of working and leading across/within local cultures.

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $90,400 - $130,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on October 22, 2024, or thereafter.

*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.

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Benefits Available to You

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/diversity-at-ge

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world's electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3785095EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training