Global Supply Quality Leader

# Job Description Summary
As a Supply Quality Leader within GE Vernova Grid Solutions, you will act as a key technical and operational authority responsible for driving flawless project execution and supplier quality excellence. Operating under the GE Vernova Way—with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)—and the Zero Defect Framework, your mission is to eliminate supplier-induced defects, enforce strict process compliance, and lead continuous improvement across assigned global commodities.

You will own the end-to-end quality interface between global suppliers, Sourcing, Engineering (CTO), Project Quality, and regional execution teams, ensuring that every component delivered to our high-stakes energy projects meets stringent quality standards.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

- Commodity Quality Standard Ownership: Own and deploy global commodity quality standards (Critical to Quality [CTQ] parameters, Inspection and Test Plans [ITPs], and standardized quality requirements [STDs]) in addition to Vendor Quality Assurance Requirements (VQAR).
- Surveillance Plan Execution: Deploy and execute the risk-based Global Surveillance Plan for assigned critical commodities (e.g., Transformers, GIS, Breakers, Cables, etc.). Conduct direct supplier surveillance, audits, and witness designated inspection points.
- First-Time Product Qualification (FPQ): Perform rigorous FPQ evaluations for new suppliers and newly introduced product applications never used before within GE Vernova Grid Solutions.
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Governance: Oversee FAT compliance. Execute FAT on an exception basis (e.g., first FAT for new suppliers/applications, retests after failures, active supplier improvement triggers, or high-risk designations) while coordinating routine FAT witnessing with regional Project Quality teams.
- Escalation Management & Zero Defect Driving: Monitor and act upon Supplier Improvement Plan Triggers . Take immediate ownership when thresholds are breached.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Global Supply Chain to enforce commercial levers in improvement plans and contract flow-downs; collaborate with CTO & Engineering on CTQs; and guide regional Project Quality teams and Third-Party Inspectors (TPIs).
- Return on Experience (ROE) & Lessons Learned (LL): Integrate historical NC data, root-cause corrective actions (RCCA), and lessons learned back into commodity standards to prevent defect recurrence.
- Team Workload: as a People leader, your role includes managing your team Workload and ensuring the project deliverables are completed on time, respecting SQDC in that order.

Required Qualifications

Education & Professional Experience

- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is highly preferred.
- Experience: Significant experience in Supply Chain Quality, Supplier Development, or Quality Assurance within heavy manufacturing, power generation, grid infrastructure, or complex engineered-to-order project environments. Demonstrated hands-on experience with project-based manufacturing, supplier quality audits, process validation (PPAP/FPQ), and advanced quality planning.

Technical Skills & Competencies

- Zero Defect Mindset: Deep working knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Pareto Analysis, Control Plans) and a proven track record of driving down external and internal defect rates.
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for critical electrical/mechanical commodities (e.g., Power Transformers, GIS, Circuit Breakers, Switchgear).
- Process & Standards Interpretation: Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and international quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.).
- Project & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional capability to navigate matrix organizations, align cross-functional teams (Sourcing, Engineering, Project Management), and manage external supplier relationships under high-pressure project timelines .

Desired Characteristics

- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No