Regional Supplier Quality Leader - Configured Systems AMERICAS

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

13d•$125,000 - $208,300•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Supplier Quality Leader – Configured Systems, AMERICAS is a high-visibility people leadership role within GE Vernova’s Gas Power supply chain. The role leads approximately 20+ professionals, including Supplier Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality Inspectors, and technical leaders, with 4–5 direct reports managing sub-teams. The regional scope includes Material Shipped Directly (MSD), Balance of Plant (BoP), and the expanding Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) portfolio. The position is suited to a quality or supply chain leader who can guide a team through organizational growth and complexity while working with key customers and senior stakeholders. The leader owns the end-to-end supplier quality process across the AMERICAS supply base, from supplier approval and qualification through purchase order execution, inspections, issue resolution, and shipment release. The role works closely with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Global Supplier Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to support delivery, cost, quality, supplier development, and compliance objectives. It is remote within the United States and requires up to 25% domestic and international travel, sometimes on short notice. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Quality Engineering, or an equivalent technical field from an accredited institution.
Significant experience in supplier quality, supply chain operations, or project management.
Demonstrated people leadership experience managing multi-layered teams.
Power industry experience, with familiarity in MSD, BoP, and/or HRSG product scopes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, sometimes on short notice.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and influence teams through complexity and change.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, including the ability to manage stakeholders across multiple countries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability.
Comfort working in a cross-functional matrix environment with global team dynamics.
Safety, compliance, quality, and Lean mindset.
Humble, open, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning.
Proficiency with Six Sigma DMAIC, 8D, or other root cause analysis methodologies.
Working knowledge of casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, coating, machining, and NDT manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with EN, ASTM, ASME, and API standards.
Lead auditor experience and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 20+ SQE, SQI, and technical leader professionals, with 4–5 direct reports managing sub-teams.
Develop a leadership pipeline grounded in integrity, accountability, and GE Leadership Behaviors.
Build an inclusive, psychologically safe team culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous learning.
Ensure cross-functional communication and alignment with operational goals across a globally distributed team.
Own the end-to-end supplier quality process, from supplier approval and qualification through purchase order execution, inspections, problem resolution, and shipment release, for MSD, BoP, and HRSG suppliers in the AMERICAS region.
Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to support on-time delivery, on-budget execution, and first-time-right product quality.
Align with Global Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing leaders to identify and drive supplier quality development programs.
Drive systematic improvements toward CoPQ targets, on-time delivery, cost-out and savings goals, and Gas Power supplier quality KPIs.
Oversee root cause analysis of supplier non-conformances and ensure preventative actions are implemented and sustained.
Lead qualification, development, and surveillance audits across the AMERICAS supply base.
Ensure compliance with management system procedures for supplier approval and product qualification.
Manage Supplier Deviation Requests, Non-Conformance Reports, and root cause analyses for complex cross-functional quality issues.
Execute Lean programs with suppliers and manage budgets for people and projects.
Own Safety/Health/Environment Supplier Responsibility Guidelines metrics and audits for assigned suppliers.
Occasionally cover individual SQE duties during coverage gaps, including Factory Acceptance Tests, Pre-Shipment Inspections, and supplier surveillance audits.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity
Company matching contributions 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
Competitive compensation