Job Description SummaryThis role can work a Hybrid Schedule

As the Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring suppliers are prepared to meet our growing production demands. Your focus will be managing supplier readiness and capacity at part level. You will also validate capacity before and during ramp up phases. In addition, you will support supplier evaluation/audits to final inspections to verify compliance with technical and quality requirements before shipment is released from suppliers’ site.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate suppliers to ensure they meet production readiness including materials, inspection instruments, tooling and processesParticipate in supplier design / engineering review and approval process and internal NPI (New Product Introduction) processAssure quality through approval of Manufacturing Process Plan (MPP), Product and Process Quality Plan (PQP), product quality reviews, verification of quality documentation, monitoring of compliance and qualification completions / closuresEnsure quality consistency and reduce variation in processes through First Piece Qualification (prototype), pilot lot approvals (when required) and with ongoing serial productionIdentify potential risks in supply chain and implement action plans to address gaps and ensure continuity of supplyConduct capacity audits at part level to ensure compliance and min/max quantities are achievable & respectedLead process improvement efforts using GE Renewable Energy Quality systems, tools and procedures to drive process quality improvements and leverage statistical tools for evaluation of process capability on critical-to-quality (CTQ) part / component characteristicsParticipate in cause analysis (RCA), FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) for process improvement, and preventive / corrective action as requiredConduct surveillance audits to ensure compliance

Required Qualifications              

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Quality Engineering or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5 years of experience performing dimensional inspections with strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings/specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning/evaluationdustry NORMS (ASME, ASTM, Welding, NDT, Coatings).Minimum 1 year of experience working with Suppliers & Supplier Audits

Desired Characteristics

Experience with quality assurance tools: Process Capability, Measurement Systems Analysis, Error Proofing, Statistical Process ControlMinimum 3 years of experience inspecting Aluminum Castings, Spun Aluminum, Enclosures, Steel Structures, and/or related processes using inASQ CertificationExceptional organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills RCA methods, 8D, FMEAMust be self-motivated to handle multiple tasks in a constantly changing environmentProficiency in MS Office with proven excel spreadsheet skillsRelated sourcing and/or manufacturing experience
 

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