Ensure supplier compliance with all safety requirements and proactively mitigate systemic risks through robust root cause analysis and corrective action management.
Develop and lead supplier qualification plans in alignment with APQP4Wind requirements and the Quality Gates framework, ensuring timely delivery of components that meet GE Vernova’s specifications and expectations.
Maintain supplier quality standards following qualification by overseeing PFMEA validation, adherence to agreed quality plans, and execution of follow-up audits.
Ensure that all special processes and NDT activities are qualified and audited in accordance with the approved schedule, taking prompt and effective action in the event of any deviations.
Manage supplier deviations, including internal supplier deviations and escaping defects, by implementing containment measures, conducting thorough root cause analysis, and driving preventive and corrective actions to closure.
Partner with suppliers to develop improvement and innovation initiatives focused on reducing potential failure modes through enhanced detection, control, and process robustness.
Support GCL in defining the sourcing strategy in North America and in the development of new suppliers.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality.
Experience in supplier quality and program management within an industrial, manufacturing, energy, or heavy equipment environment.
Experience with special processes such as welding, steel making, coating and NDT
Knowledge of process qualification, certification, surveillance, and audit practices for critical manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, quality, and supplier organizations.
Strong problem-solving skills to define immediate containment actions and correction, analysis of root causes and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Strong knowledge of main tools for supplier manufacturing, pFMEA, MPP (Manufacturing Process Plan), ITP (Inspection and Test Plan), MSA (Measurement System Analysis) and Capability Studies.
Experience performing supplier audits (Process, Product and Systems)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% as required to support supplier qualification, surveillance, and business needs.

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

Lead Sourcing Specialist – Supplier Quality Engineering

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