Senior Manager – Global Quality Engineering, Continuous Improvement

GE Vernova

Senior Manager leading quality engineering processes and improvements for GIS product lines. Contributing to product reliability and performance in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeAix-les-Bains • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance processes, with a strong focus on Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) products. Proven ability to lead complex investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

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Quality EngineeringGas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Product and Process FMEAsQuality Kaizen Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Quality Problem-SolvingRisk ManagementMeasurement System Analysis (MSA)Statistical Process Control (SPC)Capability AnalysisPartial Discharge (PD) AnalysisFailure Diagnosis8D Methodology5 WhysFault Tree Analysis

Soft Skills

CoachingLeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStructured Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Control PlansProcess Control ApproachesISO 9001 Audits

Certifications & Qualifications

RCA Coach Certification

Industry Keywords

Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS)Manufacturing Process AuditsCritical-to-Quality (CTQ)NPI ProcessField Feedback Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, deploy and sustain quality engineering and quality assurance processes across the entire GIS product lifecycle.
Lead the implementation of key quality tools, including Product and Process FMEAs, control plans, MSA and SPC.
Define standards, governance and documentation required for a consistent deployment of quality methodologies across the product portfolio and manufacturing sites.
Ensure the delivery of all NPI quality deliverables in accordance with the Confluence NPI process, and verify compliance before each BOD milestone.
Act as a reference and coach in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving for cross-functional teams.
Lead complex quality investigations, root cause analyses and the implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions, both in factories and at customer sites.
Drive improvement plans for GIS products not meeting FPY objectives to achieve and sustain results.
Structure the systematic integration of field feedback, root cause analyses and corrective/preventive actions into Product and Process FMEA updates.
Deploy high-impact Quality Kaizen initiatives at production sites.
Identify and lead harmonization actions across lines and product groups to improve product quality and simplify quality processes.
Implement structured audits of manufacturing processes, including routine testing, to strengthen process control and product robustness.
Define and deploy Quality Built-In strategies, focusing on prevention, detection and reduction of critical failures.
Provide quality leadership in transfer of activity / transfer of production (TOW) projects to secure ramp-up and stability of series production.
Define, structure and oversee tracking of reliability and availability indicators, including MTBF and failure rates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 8 years' experience in Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) or in a closely related industrial environment.
Deep knowledge of GIS products and their technical, industrial and reliability requirements.
Recognized expertise in diagnosing mechanical failures, insulation defects and issues related to product application.
Proven experience conducting field investigations and driving effective, sustainable corrective actions.
Proficiency in interpreting and classifying partial discharge (PD) patterns, and identifying associated root causes on GIS products.
Ability to support plant quality teams in PD analysis, failure diagnosis and implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
Strong expertise in quality engineering, risk management and quality problem-solving.
Proficiency with core quality tools, including Product and Process FMEAs, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), control plans and process control approaches.
Ability to identify critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics and implement effective prevention and detection mechanisms.
Proficiency in SPC, capability analysis and data-driven control approaches.
Significant experience implementing structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis and RCA.
Certification as an RCA coach required, with proven experience facilitating structured problem-solving efforts.
Extensive experience leading high-impact Quality Kaizen initiatives.
Strong experience in in-depth manufacturing process audits and ISO 9001 system audits.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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