Senior Supplier Quality Manager- Mechanical
About The Position
In the role of Supplier Quality Manager – Mechanical, you will lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers responsible for all components within the Mechanical Center of Excellence. This includes areas such as Drives, Bearings, Hardware, and Tooling. You will lead Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) strategies based on Advance Quality Planning Principles (APQP) to support New Product Introduction and alternative source development. You will foster strong partnerships with Engineering and Sourcing PM&O counterparts for concurrent product and process development within the APQP framework, aligned with the NPI integrated schedule. Additionally, you will develop Supplier Surveillance strategies, including audit plans for Mechanical CoE suppliers, ensuring compliance with QMS requirements, risk mitigation, and underwriting expectations. You will drive Root Cause Analysis investigations, supporting the Fleet Performance Management team and ensuring suppliers follow an effective 8D methodology. You will own accountability for Key Performance Indicators and Targets to Improve for the Mechanical SQ Bowler, set priorities for the Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineers, and drive People Performance & Growth cycles to promote talent, growth, and accountability within the Supplier Quality Organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Masters Engineering degree from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process in the automotive, wind or similar industrial sectors. Alternatively, 10 years of Product Development with Design For Six Sigma Certification or equivalent experience
- Requires approximately 30-50% travel, including international.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with Quality Systems, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001 and/or VDA 6.3
- Quality certifications such as Internal Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, APQP/PPAP DMAIC and/or DFSS Black Belt certification
- Experience with Mechanical Equipment Manufacturing, and knowledge of special processes (Welding, Heat Treatment, Coating, NDT)
- Demonstrated application of Problem Solving methodologies
- Advanced Engineering and/or business degree
- Demonstrated project management and process improvement skills
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
- Flexibility in handling a diverse and challenging workload
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and global team environment
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Proven analytical and organizational abilities
Responsibilities
- Lead Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) strategies based on Advance Quality Planning Principles (APQP) in support of our New Product Introduction process and our Sourcing strategies for alternative source development.
- Drive strong partnerships with Engineering and the Sourcing PM&O office counterparts to facilitate cross functional concurrent product and process development within the APQP framework and aligned to our NPI integrated schedule.
- Develop Supplier Surveillance strategies that define the audit plan for the Mechanical CoE suppliers, in compliance to our QMS requirements, risk mitigation strategies and underwriting expectations.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis investigations by supporting the Fleet Performance Management team where required and driving the team accountable to ensure supplier lead Root Cause Analysis are following an effective 8D methodology when required
- Own accountability for Key Performance Indicators and Targets to Improve for the Mechanical SQ Bowler
- Set priorities for the Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineers, and drive the People Performance & Growth cycles to promote talent, growth, and accountability within the Supplier Quality Organization
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 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
