Lead Quality Production Engineer – Generator Final Assembly

GE Vernova•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Quality Production Engineer – Generator Final Assembly is responsible for driving product quality, process excellence, and manufacturing compliance throughout the final assembly of large utility generators. This role serves as the quality leader supporting production operations, ensuring all generator assembly activities meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, regulatory standards, and GE Vernova's Quality Management System (QMS). The position partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, Services, and Customer Quality teams to eliminate defects, improve process capability, enhance first-pass yield, and ensure generators are delivered safely, on time, and with zero quality escapes. This role requires a strong technical background in heavy manufacturing, root cause analysis, quality systems, lean manufacturing, and generator assembly processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering Or related technical field OR a High School Diploma with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing / quality experience
Experience supporting complex industrial manufacturing operations
Experience leading quality improvement initiatives
Technical Leadership
Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Communication Executive-level presentation skills.
Ability to communicate quality risks and improvement opportunities.
Problem Solving Data-driven decision making.
Ability to rapidly resolve complex manufacturing quality issues.
Change Management Drive quality transformation initiatives.
Champion continuous improvement culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting heavy industrial products, rotating equipment, power generation equipment, turbines, generators, or large-scale assemblies
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.
Experience with new product introduction or introduction of new components to include development and documentation of processes and training of new operators
Past ISO and Auditing Experience.
8D, 5 Why problem-solving experience and expertise to aide and direct other Quality Engineers through the problem-solving process
Experience with Auditing and establishing and audit process.
ASQ Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience in: Gas turbine manufacturing, Generator manufacturing, Energy or power generation industries, Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environments
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Lead quality assurance activities supporting Generator Final Assembly operations.
Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Serve as the primary quality focal point during production build and customer inspections.
Ensure adherence to GE Vernova Quality Management System requirements and customer specifications.
Monitor production quality metrics including: First Pass Yield (FPY), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), Defect rates, Rework and scrap, Customer complaints, Internal quality escapes.
Develop and execute corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Analyze quality trends and establish improvement plans.
Provide quality support for: Rotor assembly and installation, Stator assembly operations, Air gap verification, Electrical and mechanical inspection activities, Torque verification processes, Alignment and balancing operations, Final testing preparation, Documentation and customer release packages.
Lead RCCA investigations utilizing: 8D Methodology, DMAIC, A3 Problem Solving, Fishbone Analysis, 5 Why Analysis, FMEA.
Drive sustainable corrective actions.
Facilitate cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and maintain: Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, Inspection Plans, Standard Work Instructions, Quality Gates.
Validate manufacturing and assembly processes.
Conduct risk assessments and process audits.
Support supplier quality investigations affecting generator assembly.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on non-conforming materials.
Drive containment and resolution activities to prevent production disruptions.
Interface with customers during witness inspections and audits.
Support customer issue resolution and technical reviews.
Ensure all contractual quality requirements are fulfilled before shipment.
Ensure compliance with: ISO 9001 requirements, GE Vernova Quality Standards, Regulatory and industry requirements, Customer contractual specifications.
Lead internal audits and support external audits.
Utilize quality and manufacturing data to identify trends and risks.
Present quality performance to plant leadership and business stakeholders.
Develop KPI dashboards and improvement action plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
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.
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off