Senior Manager - Quality Engineering and Continuous Improvement – Dead tank Circuit-breakers
About The Position
As Senior Manager - Global Quality Engineering & Continuous Improvement for Dead-tank high-voltage circuit breakers product portfolio, you will lead the definition, deployment, and sustainment of quality engineering processes across the complete product scope. This role defines and implements core quality tools (FMEA, Process control plans, MSA, SPC), establishes governing processes and standards, and ensures all NPI quality deliverables are executed in line with the Confluence NPI process. This position leads to and coaches structure root cause analysis, ensuring effective deployment and sustainment of problem-solving methodologies. As a subject matter expert in Dead-tank high-voltage circuit breakers products, this position leads investigation and resolution of complex quality issues, drives first pass yield improvements, and ensures systematic integration of lessons learned from field performance, customer feedback, and manufacturing operations. This position defines and leads “Quality Built-In” strategies, ensures successful production transfers, and governs the capture and analysis of reliability metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 8–10 years of professional experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance within the power transmission or high-voltage industry.
- Solid technical expertise in HV circuit breakers, specifically in diagnosing insulation and mechanical failure modes.
- Proven practitioner of structured problem-solving (8D, A3, Why-Why, Fault Tree Analysis).
- Strong working knowledge of core quality tools: FMEA, MSA, SPC, and ISO 9001 audit protocols.
- Demonstrated success in leading quality improvements, reducing defects, and collaborating with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and lifecycle management of FMEA (Design & Process), MSA, and SPC methodologies. Ensure these tools are not just documented but effectively utilized to drive process stability.
- Act as the primary technical lead for investigations into mechanical and insulation failures. Utilize advanced Partial Discharge (PD) analysis to identify root causes and implement sustainable Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Facilitate 8D and A3 structured problem-solving sessions for high-complexity issues. Upskill plant teams by coaching them on effective containment and prevention techniques.
- Drive Quality Kaizen initiatives to improve First Pass Yield (FPY). Conduct thorough manufacturing process audits to identify variance, detect potential escapes, and enhance product robustness.
- Provide dedicated quality assurance for NPI and Transfer of Work (TOW) projects. Ensure project requirements are met through proactive risk identification and robust process controls.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- paid time-off for vacation or illness
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
