Senior Qualification Engineer
About The Position
The Capital Equipment Excellence team is responsible for accelerating, with safety, quality, and focus, capacity growth across the Gas Value Stream. The organization consists of 3 workstreams; Fulfilment, Installation, and Qualification; all working together to create Standard Work and Daily Management to enable success. The Qualification team will work cross functionally with Design Engineering, Materials Process Engineering, and Global Supply Chain to ensure that qualifications are completed safely, with the highest quality, and on time. This role will offer excellent exposure to different aspects of the business and require the engineer to wear several hats. This job involves two main elements: 1) Working as a hybrid Manufacturing and Quality engineer to lead and drive qualifications 2) Working inclusively with Design and Material Process Engineering to create robust qualification standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Operations Management, or other Supply Chain related studies
- At least 7 years of relevant engineering experience
- 100% onsite at our Schenectady facility
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
- Willingness to travel 10%-20%
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years of gas generator engineering and/or manufacturing experience
- Strong team player
- Well versed in lean manufacturing methods
- Experience interfacing across matrix organizations
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to build trust with team members and interfacing organizations
- Experience and familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes
- Customer satisfaction mindset with strong Quality orientation
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with individuals in global locations
- Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and deliver the best GE products
Responsibilities
- Creating Qualification standards in alignment with Global Supply Chain and Engineering
- Attending/Facilitating Kaizens and Roadmaps to support the capacity ramp
- Fostering strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills as well as a passion for quality and continuous improvement
- Leading qualifications from inception to closure, parts and special processes (coatings, brazing, etc.)
- Applying knowledge of design and manufacturing to implement new ideas that enhance overall qualification process, reduce cost and add value
- Identifying and implement qualification cost out opportunities
- Regional, and in some cases, global: shop support
- Cultivating positive working environment and morale; drive a sense of urgency and quality with speed
- Ensuring the team delivers change that has business impact
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
- 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
- Relocation Assistance Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
