Quality & Process Engineer

GE VERNova, Inc.

Country: United States of America

Location: Schenectady

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: November 19, 2024

Job Description Summary

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The Quality & Process Engineer will:

  • Functionally own all aspects of Quality including but not limited to:
    • Development of Quality planning for each Customer unit.
    • Quality defect documentation and issue resolution.
    • Track and trend Quality defects, and lead projects to reduce or eliminate.
    • Final Quality documentation package completeness for New Units and and Services Parts orders .
  • Maintain both Quality Assurance and Quality Control of products, manufacturing processes and sourced components within the Cell.  Maintain all process documentation, training matrices, and methods instructions.
  • Be accountable for all Cell Quality KPI’s (Severe Events, Escapes, and CoPQ), and develop strategies for improvement.  Provide the Quality updates at all Cell QMR’s and reviews.
  • Proficient use of Quality systems (Power Now, Fiori, BMS, eSMS, Documentum).
  • Participate in Root Cause investigations and develop Corrective and Preventative Actions for identified Quality issues (using HOP’s, 8D RCA, PFMEA, Quality Control Planning, and PSR’s).
  • Perform Internal Audits, and document and resolve Audit findings.  Represent Cell during ISO 9001 and AS 9100 Audits.
  • Act as the liaison between the Factory and Sourcing, Engineering, and Customer representatives to quickly resolve Quality issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality position or relevant military experience).
  • Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing quality role.

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of QMS, ISO 9001, and AS 9100 Standards.
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​.
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.​
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​.
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
  • Methodical thought process with acute attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production teams.

The base pay range for this position is $80,000- $110,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​

*The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to close on Dec 3. 25, 2024 or when suitable candidate identified.

Benefits Available to You:

GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.  ​

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No