The Sr. Quality Engineering Staff Manager will demonstrate technical expertise and leadership for a variety of responsibilities. In this role, you will assist the COE in developing a strategic vision for the area, lead the quality engineers, and execute priorities to support the vision through project leadership, mentorship, technical expertise, and tactical execution.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own the strategic vision across cells and COE focused on product & process quality
• Partner with cell leadership to establish a robust audit plan & ensure strategic & tactical support of key actions.
• Mentor and coach manufacturing and quality engineers on process improvement and quality systems
• Provide leadership & support to meet COPQ reduction targets
• Drive simplification & reporting solutions to improve response time & issue resolution
• Lead cross-functional engineering and NPI efforts to improve first pass yield on key programs
• Lead customer resolution & facilitate RCA activities across the COE
• Own quality and technical framework to ensure CTQs and compliance requirements are met
• Drive a robust training program for manufacturing processes and quality systems to ensure adherence to standard practices and support the development of technical growth within the organization
• Maintain and improve process documentation & facilitate best practice sharing across the COE
• Provide advanced quality engineering for new products, processes, and technology.
• Report performance and progress to senior business leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing or similar industry experience
• Minimum of 8 additional years of experience in Production Process and Equipment.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is required to work onsite 100% at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant

Desired Characteristics

• Expertise in Preventive Quality tools and methodologies preferably in automotive and/or aerospace industries
• Deep understanding of Lean principles, Toyota Production System
• Ability to teach, coach others
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Deep technical expertise.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches and methodology.

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $103,100.00 - $145,000.00. 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 5% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on November 6, 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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