COE Quality Leader

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

13d

About The Position

COE Quality Leader leads the implementation of Built-In Quality eco-system and tools to support strategy. It implements a culture of Quality within production cell and defines and leads improvement initiatives to achieve business excellence. Leads PQE within COE and support the Plant Quality Leader on a daily basis. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Quality from an accredited university or college with at least 6 years of experience as an Engineer.
• Expertise in Six Sigma Quality concepts and tools (DFSS, DMAIC, Design and Process FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.)
• Competency in problem solving methods and processes such as 4D, 8D, Factor Tree Analysis, SPC, PFMEA, CP
• Experience in leading Manufacturing, Quality, or highly cross-functional teams
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of influencing and driving a strategic change agenda across the organization.
• Change agent, with strong credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills, experience of working and leading across/within local cultures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience in implementing Built-In Quality
• Experience with the value streams and processes used in manufacturing of Generator assembly and its components
• Demonstrable experience in demanding Quality-focused industries, e.g. automotive, aviation, aerospace.
• Experience in working with and communicating to Customers.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical and complex issues.
• Six sigma/lean practitioner expertise is preferred, with experience of process simplification in a Quality context.
• Capability to challenge, think differently, and influence the organization
• Proven experience of auditing
• Independent thinker; proven ability to lead across functions; data/fact driven decision maker; change agent; customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Drives COE level Quality improvements, with emphasis on creating added value and business growth.
• Ensure that production cell follow same quality standards, harmonize documentation where applicable
• Driving cell level Built-In Quality transformation based on BIQ workbook and QMS standards
• Significantly minimizing manufacturing defects, internal and customer escapes; engages with key business stakeholders to lead initiatives to deliver improvement targets and engage them in the development of a Quality based culture.
• Defines the technical path with strategic direction and tactical focus.
• Establishes solution options for complex issues affecting the organization to maximize Product Quality efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that harmonized Quality Management System requirements are effectively established and maintained, in compliance with all regulatory standards and agency authorities.
• Coordinate third party, customer or GE internal audits, effectively interact with auditors
• Develops internal (Cell level) audit plan, tracks quality audit findings and drives on-time closure
• Leverages and adapts metrics to measure performance against Quality objectives, with clear accountability and ownership.
• Keep quality metrics up to date.

Benefits

• 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.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees