Senior Manager – Quality Engineering, Continuous Improvement

GE Vernova

Senior Manager leading Global Quality Engineering for Dead-tank circuit breakers portfolio. Responsible for ensuring quality engineering processes and problem-solving methodologies are effectively implemented.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeCharleroi • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,700 - $206,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for defining, deploying, and sustaining quality engineering and assurance processes across the product lifecycle
Leads the implementation of core quality engineering tools—including Design and Process FMEA, Process Control Plans, MSA, and SPC—and defines the governing processes, standards, and documentation required to deploy these methodologies consistently across product manufacturing sites
Lead and ensure completion of all NPI Quality deliverables in line with the Confluence NPI process and checklists, securing full compliance prior to each BOD stage-gate approval
Serves as a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving coach, training and supporting RCA leaders across functions
As an expert in Quality domain and subject matter, leads the investigation, Structured root cause analysis and resolution of complex quality and product failures
Also leads and resolves Dead-tank high-voltage circuit breakers products that do not meet first pass yield (FPY) targets
This position is also to define and lead the systematic integration of lessons learned from Field performance, Root causes analysis and corrective actions & preventive actions for quality, technical issues and associated quality nonconformities
Drive high-impact Quality Kaizen initiatives across plants by leading and enabling plant quality teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
Minimum 15 years of experience in Dead-tank high-voltage circuit breakers product / Industry
Expert in diagnosing mechanical, insulation failures and application failures
Proven ability to lead field investigations and drive effective corrective actions
Skilled in interpreting/Classify PD patterns and Identify root causes in Dead-tank high-voltage circuit breakers products
Guides plant quality teams in PD analysis, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective actions
Expert in core quality tools, including FMEA (Design &Process), measurement system analysis (MSA), and process control plans, with track record of coaching teams
Skilled at identifying Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics and implementing both prevention and detection controls
Applies statistical process control (SPC), capability analysis, and data-driven decision-making to reduce process variation
Demonstrates proven success in quality problem solving, utilizing methodologies such as 8D, A3, why-why, Fault tree and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Must be a certified Root Cause Analysis (RCA) coach, with proven experience in facilitating structured problem-solving sessions
Extensive experience and expertise in driving high-impact Quality Kaizen initiatives
Extensive experience and expertise in conducting in-depth manufacturing process audits and ISO 9001 system audits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

FMEAmeasurement system analysisprocess control plansstatistical process controlcapability analysisdata-driven decision-makingquality problem solving8D methodologyA3 methodologyroot cause analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingproblem-solvingtrainingtroubleshootingcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingcritical thinkingprocess improvement

Certifications

Root Cause Analysis coach