Quality Technical Leader - Turbine Unit Assembly

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Turbine Unit Assembly Technical Leader serves as the manufacturing technical authority for Gas Turbine assembly processes. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership to drive process capability, product quality, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement across the Turbine Unit Assembly value stream. The position is responsible for developing and implementing best-in-class manufacturing methods, leading complex technical problem solving, mentoring technical personnel, and collaborating across Operation, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Teams to ensure safe, efficient, and capable manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5 additional years of experience in Production Environment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to all levels of the organization.
Strong understanding of mechanical assembly principles, precision measurements, alignment techniques, precision shaft and casing alignment knowledge, torque and tensioning methods, bolted joint integrity, and critical assembly processes
Experience developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements, tooling, inspection technologies, and best practices.
Proven ability to lead complex technical investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (4D, 5-Why, 8D) and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Proven Leadership of strategic manufacturing initiatives with significant operational impact
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions without direct authority.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience mentoring engineers, quality professionals, and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary manufacturing technical authority for Turbine Unit Assembly
Partner with Engineering and Operations to establish, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, technical standards, and leverage best practices, across the Turbine Unit Assembly Line.
Lead strategic initiatives that improve manufacturing capability, capacity, and process robustness, using Lean Principles, statistical methods, and key manufacturing metrics (Cp, Cpk, FPY, Scrap, OEE) to prioritize improvements.
Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to resolve complex manufacturing challenges, lead root cause investigations, and implement sustainable corrective and preventative actions.
Optimize assembly processes, tooling, in-process inspection methods, measurement systems, and manufacturing technologies to improve process capability and product quality.
Mentor and develop ME’s, PQE’s, and Operations Teams in complex mechanical assembly, precision measurements, alignment techniques, bolted joint integrity and structured problem solving (4D, 5-Why, 8D).
Establish robust manufacturing documentation, standardized work, training programs, and knowledge-sharing processes to ensure long-term operations excellence.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support technology and Lean Roadmaps for Turbine Unit Assembly.

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