Job Description SummaryGE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the holder of this position has overall responsibility and accountability for Quality in the Northern Europe region. Setting standards and supporting business needs across a complex product, project & services portfolio, and driving actions to optimize and embed Quality performance in all our activities.

The role is a pivotal position that demands both technical expertise and strategic leadership. Ultimately leading the Quality Assurance organisation to generate a strong quality culture of engaged and motivated staff maintaining strong working relationships with internal, external, customers and stakeholders.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Owns the Quality strategy, with emphasis on creating added value, business growth and significantly minimizing the cost of poor Quality; engage with key business stakeholders to lead initiatives to deliver improvement targets and engage them in the development of a Quality based cultureEnsure that quality strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets and which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market and in a sustained mannerLeads and manages the Quality function from new product/system conception through to warranty analysis to ensure a proactive culture so that customers receive the services to the highest standard of quality possibleImplement and maintain a quality improvement process targeting reduction in product and process variation; leverages and adapts metrics to measure performance against Quality objectives, with clear accountability and ownershipEnsures that harmonized Quality System requirements are effectively established and maintained, in compliance with all regulatory standards and authorities; interacts with third party and customer auditorsAssist in continuous improvement activities throughout the business ensuring that problems are prevented and that customer requirements are met with any problems resolved effectively and economicallyWork closely with business leaders to drive profit, set objectives, and execute preventive actionsLead and develop a culture supportive of the GE Vernova Way, ensuring effective communication across the Quality organization, engaging with team members to ensure understanding and alignment with operational goals. Provide leadership development and performance feedback to staff members, coach and mentor across the organizationEvaluate the quality challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunitiesEstablish quality and reliability standards by studying industry benchmarks and the requirements of customers and research/design and development, and define the metrics required to assess performance against standardsWork to prevent non-conformances, customer complaints, concession and rework alongside Manufacturing/ Engineering and Operations to develop corrective and preventative actions within required time-frameEnsure effective internal and external audits happen as well as assessment and audit of supplier/subcontractors to minimise non-value addedBe the expert in problem solving methodologies and ensure strict adherence to the process

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technical field, while an advanced degree (MBA/Masters) is a strong assetAppropriate qualification in quality managementSignificant exposure to the disciplines of global Quality leadership, in complex global engineering, supply chain, project management & services environments

Experience:

Significant leadership in demanding Quality-focused industries, i.e. offshore wind, automotive, aviation, defence and nuclearConsiderable and diverse demonstrable experience of leading a quality function with a proven track record in strategic quality leadership delivering effective quality strategies, policies, processes and systemsA background in Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, or other technical departments is beneficial

You can expect from us

Challenging and exciting projects.A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.Attractive compensation.Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No