Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

GE Vernova

Lead Supplier Quality Engineer improving supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance for GE Grid Solutions. Auditing suppliers and leading product development with global partners.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality engineering and relationship management, with a strong focus on compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. Proficient in analyzing supplier performance and implementing corrective actions to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

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Supplier Quality EngineeringLean Six SigmaAuditing/ISO 9001Electrical Engineering DegreeAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Supplier AuditsRoot-Cause AnalysisFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Quality ManagementKPI DevelopmentTechnical Procedure AnalysisDocumentation RequirementsProcess ImprovementProduct Development EngineeringLow-Cost-Country Supply Chain

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWindows Operating Systems

Industry Keywords

Electrical ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementHealth, Safety and Environmental PoliciesIncotermsQuality Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure purchase-order execution meets GE Grid Solutions requirements
Participate in expanding the supply base globally
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve annual Quality, Delivery, and Cost targets for critical underperforming suppliers
Drive supplier selection through SRG, qualification, and process audits
Perform periodic and surveillance supplier audits and coordinate supplier self-assessments
Support, collect, evaluate, and perform product-line audit requests
Work with Product Lines and Global Commodity Leaders to address customer-needs and supplier-performance issues
Lead non-conformity management, root-cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
Identify supply-chain competency gaps using KPIs and intelligence gathering; develop and lead Supplier Improvement Plans
Work with suppliers and supplier teams to improve quality and delivery performance
Develop and maintain open, respectful communications with staff and suppliers
Work with global suppliers in India to develop parts and products meeting abroad-unit requirements
Define product, process, and documentation requirements and ensure supplier compliance
Communicate with colleagues abroad regarding technical topics
Provide leadership during major-problem investigations and special projects involving suppliers and procurement
Conduct pre-shipment inspections of developed and serial-production parts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university; and 14+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous quality engineering, supplier quality engineering, or product development engineering experience in an electrical/electronic manufacturing environment
Low-cost-country supply chain experience, including Incoterms, packing requirements, and documentation requirements
Auditing/ISO 9001 standard knowledge
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Lean Six Sigma knowledge
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English language
Ability to read and analyze technical procedures, drawings, governmental regulations, and quality management rules
Ability to communicate clearly with suppliers in written and verbal means
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Ability to work independently
Customer and supplier relationship skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs and Windows operating systems
Strong knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Ethics and compliance mindset
Compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes