Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist

GE Vernova•Findlay Township, PA

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist to join its team in Findlay Township, Pennsylvania. The role oversees and enhances quality processes across manufacturing operations, supporting site growth and maintaining accountability for site-wide quality objectives and customer fulfillment. The specialist manages end-to-end quality assurance, leads improvement initiatives, and ensures adherence to industry standards and company policies while working with Engineering, Production, and Sourcing teams. The role leads the Manufacturing Quality team and quality requirements from incoming material inspection through end-customer delivery. It supports Factory Acceptance Testing and customer engagement, product line certifications, quality system documentation, audits, metrics, root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, calibration systems, and team training and mentoring. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field with at least five years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least seven to eight years of hands-on experience in quality management or process improvement in manufacturing. Proficiency with SAP in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements, and practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen are required. Prior managerial or leadership experience is preferred. GE Vernova describes a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. The role has discretionary annual bonus eligibility. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; health coaching and employee assistance resources; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field, or a High School Diploma/GED with at least 7–8 years of professional hands-on experience in quality management or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
For candidates with a bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency with SAP usage in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.
Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a managerial or leadership capacity.
Strategic and results-oriented approach focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Strong leadership and ability to foster teamwork across departments.
Creative and resourceful approach to complex challenges.
Ability to use metrics to guide decisions and measure initiative effectiveness.
Ability to champion quality and process excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the Manufacturing Quality team and oversee quality requirements from incoming material inspection through end-customer delivery.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and engage with customers to ensure on-time quality fulfillment.
Lead or support product line certifications in coordination with Engineering and external agencies.
Drive proactive quality improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and support a zero-defect culture.
Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including documentation in Documentum, to ensure compliance and accessibility.
Monitor quality metrics and KPIs; lead root-cause analysis and develop effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) with functional owners.
Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies.
Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Manage calibration systems for monitoring and measuring instruments.
Mentor team members and provide training on quality principles, processes, and standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Permissive time off.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Professional development opportunities.