Quality Production Engineer - Wind

Job Description Summary

In this role the product quality engineers assist in the planning, development, implementation, communication and maintenance of the quality management systems, polices, documentation, data, and customer- specific requirements for GE Wind Turbines. The candidate will be working across various business functions to ensure that our products are safe, dependable, and meet customer expectations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The Quality Process Engineer will:

• Functionally own all aspects of Quality including but not limited to:
  • Development of quality planning for the units in the cell.
  • Ensure that executed processes meet the requirements of the site's QMS
  • Lead problem-solving and continuous improvement activities
  • Maintain our QMS systems and documentation.
  • Manage nonconformances: Document, manage, and monitor nonconformances
  • Track and trend Quality defects, and lead projects to reduce or eliminate.
  • Ensure that employees are trained to the proper quality standard and that safety requirements are met throughout the production process

• Maintain both Quality Assurance and Quality Control of products, manufacturing processes and sourced components within the Cell.
• Be accountable for all Cell Quality KPI's (Severe Events, Escapes, and CoPQ), and develop strategies for improvement. Provide the Quality updates at all Cell QMR's and reviews.
• Proficient use of Quality systems (Power Now, Fiori, Documentum, Quality Suite, MBA Viewer).
• Participate in Root Cause investigations and develop Corrective and Preventative Actions for identified Quality issues (RCA).
• Perform Internal Audits, and document and resolve Audit findings. Represent Cell during ISO 9001 and AS 9100 Audits.
• Works closely with cross functional teams: Production, Sourcing, Engineering, and Customer representatives, to quickly resolve Quality issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality position or relevant military experience).
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing quality role.

Desired Characteristics

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Strong understanding of QMS, ISO 9001
• Methodical thought process with acute attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production teams.

The salary range for this position is $90,400.00 - $150,600.00 USD Annual The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this role has variable compensation incentive of 10%. Available Health and Welfare benefits may include, Prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; saving account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account); and an employee assistance program. Additional Benefits include a defined contribution 401(k) plan, employee life insurance, optional dependent life insurance, employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage, short-disability, optional long-term disability, pre-tax transportation/commuter program, paid holidays, paid time off, parental leave, a layoff plan for salaried employees, tuition refund program, use of CareLoop, adoption assistance, optional identity theft prevention insurance, optional person legal assistance, and optional personal excess liability insurance.

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