Supplier Development Lean Engineer

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

8d•$94,600 - $157,700•Remote

About The Position

The Supplier Development Lean Engineer is responsible for executing and maturing suppliers through lean applications and roadmaps to improve GE Vernova’s supply chain. This role focuses on driving change throughout the wing-to-wing supply base to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost at suppliers. The position will drive supplier process and systemic quality improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve delivery and quality. The individual will work with Suppliers, Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations to establish strategic and comprehensive OTD, Quality, and sourcing initiatives that are aligned to the business and meet customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, Manufacturing engineering, operations or other equivalent disciplines from accredited University or Collage.
3-5 Years of relevant experience in similar fields such as Quality Management and Manufacturing Operations.
Evidence of knowledge of the Quality Sciences -APQP, Problem solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, PDCA.
Proven lean experience required: Leading Kaizen events, Lean tool set (VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED, 5S, Daily Management Systems or Visual Management, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work and Pull Systems.
Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2015)
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to work cross-functionally
Speaks English as primary/secondary language
Developing quality/process expertise within a commodity/
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and AI Tools.
Ability to travel up to 60%

Nice To Haves

Lean Supply Chain Acumen: - understands the key value creation processes within the Procurement function and the role Supplier Development plays in deploying lean with our supply base to improve delivery and quality.
Project Management: - Has demonstrated understanding of project planning and status tracking and drives project execution.
Business Thinking: - Has general knowledge of regional suppliers, industry trends and new process/technology.
Problem Solving: - has demonstrated the ability to lead a team through the root cause and corrective action process. General understanding of the problem-solving techniques (A3 thinking).
Relationship Management: - works collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders at his/her levels.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier development including assisting key suppliers towards QA. Support suppliers in reaching optimum quality and industrial standards of excellence.
Provides Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE Vernova demand and supplier needs.
Drives Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE Vernova and the supply base.
Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of lean and quality tools and validate improvements through defined measurables to reduce defects and improve OTD.
Works in conjunction with Project Quality, Engineering and Suppliers in problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations.
Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Performs analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, NCR, CoPQ, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement.
Supports training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean Improvements, and Standard Work.
Works to actively deploy GE Vernova’s defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region. Supports process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions.

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