GSI Portfolio Quality Leader

GE Vernova

5d•$118,400 - $197,100•Remote

About The Position

As a Project Quality Leader, you lead a team of Project Quality Engineers supporting a portfolio of projects for key customers. You identify quality deliverables in customer specifications and contracts, direct and assign the team's workload, and support projects with required quality deliverables. You develop engineers who work across customers and equipment types. You lead the Quality segment of GSI NAM from inquiry to order through order to remittance, including project closeout and warranty. You identify, develop, and deliver documented quality deliverables to customers and suppliers, ensuring GSI NAM's Quality program is represented in project offerings. The role supports inspections and factory acceptance testing, and works with suppliers and subcontractors to meet equipment and construction requirements. You ensure equipment and site-work deliverables are identified and communicated for each project's scope. You ensure compliance with Project Management process and GEV standards, foster Quality Assurance and Quality Control throughout execution, and help fulfill contractual commitments to customers. The position applies quality expertise to develop and deliver requirements, solve problems, influence a quality-minded culture, and establish and execute objectives for self and others. It involves both immediate execution and contributing to some longer-term business goals. The role is remote, requires travel up to 75%, and includes working around large and energized equipment and in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

Degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent is also accepted.
5–10+ years of quality engineering experience in high-voltage substations or transmission and distribution projects.
Experience in EPC or large infrastructure projects in the United States.
Strong exposure to factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and field construction quality.
Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NEMA standards.
5+ years of experience managing and developing people and setting goals.
Experience with dashboards, NCR/CAPA systems, inspection and test planning, and root-cause-analysis tools such as 8D, DMAIC, fishbone, and 5 Why.
Project management experience.
Ability to drive and hold a valid driver's license.
English language proficiency.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including hot and cold environments; climb ladders; stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach; wear required personal protective equipment; and work around large, energized equipment.
Travel availability of up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

ASQ or PMI certification, such as PMP, CPSQ, CQE, or CMQ/OE.
Familiarity with engineering blueprints, drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
Technical or equipment experience with transformers, switchgear, control panels, prefabricated or control buildings, welding, cabling, or fabrication.
Experience leading quality activities in EPC projects.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 standards and auditing.
Data-analysis experience, including Pareto analysis and dashboards.
IT skills with Microsoft Office, Power BI, document control systems, non-conformance management systems, SAP, or similar tools.
Basic and advanced quality tools experience.
Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Project Quality Engineers by setting direction, planning and assigning workload, and supporting customer interfaces.
Manage centralized quality assurance and control activities for projects during Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR).
Develop technical discipline knowledge and apply experience and expertise to execute policy and strategy and solve project quality problems.
Guide and train new team members on project- and business-level processes and tools.
Assist project managers with quality matters and coordinate interfaces among stakeholders throughout ITO and OTR project lifecycle phases.
Develop and ensure compliance with Project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plan requirements during ITO, OTR, construction-site work, and supplier manufacturing stages.
Monitor project key indicators, establish action plans, and address deviations to keep projects on track.
Manage project non-conformities in coordination with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal partners; drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
Conduct root cause analysis and non-conformance management using methods including 8D, Problem-Solving Reports, DMAIC, 5 Why, fishbone, and Pareto.
Manage customer complaints through resolution and oversee customer surveys and related improvement plans.
Participate in project reviews, including Engineering and Procurement gate reviews and risk-mitigation discussions.
Support supplier and subcontractor audits and surveillance, including onsite audits at project and supplier sites, supplier quality-plan validation, and project and process audits.
Develop and deliver quality training and tools, and serve as the subject matter expert for designated equipment and quality tools or processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits and insurance.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Discretionary annual bonus; the posting also describes eligibility for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.