Quality Specialist

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Job Summary: Houston, TX The Quality Specialist will be responsible for process and product compliance with engineering drawings, repair manuals, QMS procedures, ISO standards, and specifications through rigorous inspections and audits.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 5 years in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years inspecting heavy industrial rotating equipment like gas turbine power generation.
• Minimum 2 years of QMS awareness or experience with ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management System procedures.
• Understanding of turbines and Repair Manuals, Work Scopes, Service Bulletins, and Changes in Designs (CIDs), including Aero Derivative gas Turbines.
• Proficient in computer skills: able to create, edit, and format data in Excel spreadsheets; create, modify, and edit using the current business database; create detailed PowerPoint presentations that include digital photographic inspection records.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• RCA/troubleshooting experience with ability to significantly drive process and culture changes.
• Lead Auditor Certified.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, code specifications, and technical manuals to verify products that follow the requirements set forth in these documents.
• Knowledge of quality software programs, Gensuite is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and Quality Management System procedures.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision and has strong written and oral communication skills.
• Technical writing ability; able to create clear instruction to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Ability to interface professionally with various stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, sourcing, customers, suppliers, and external inspection agencies).
• Certified A&P License and Test Cell knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklifts, and other moving equipment.
• Experience with lean action workouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits and review audit corrections and containments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product defects and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform verifications of non-conformance and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and records in support of the Quality Management System.
• Provide training and defect awareness to shop personnel when non-conformances are found.
• Drive process improvements by initiating and participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and documenting findings in the Continuous Improvement system.
• Assist in developing procedures and work instructions when needed to sustain the process improvements.
• Work with sourcing and supplier to help resolve supplier non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in improving routers and work scope/router compliance or other shop documentation.
• Support Quality Department, up to including inspections.
• Work with Quality Leader to conduct pre-hire characteristics verification test of turbine technician applicants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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
• two weeks of annual vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED