Engineering Quality Leader

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Engineering Quality Strategic Initiatives Leader developing Zero Defect design framework for GE Vernova. Leading quality initiatives across engineering to enhance product and process design efficiency.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeGreenville • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,700 - $206,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, build, and deploy the enterprise Zero-Defect Design quality framework, including standards, processes, tools, and operating mechanisms across the engineering organization
Align with GE Vernova corporate and business leadership to establish a common, scalable design quality framework and ensure consistent application across businesses
Translate strategy into execution by developing standards, work instructions, and deployment roadmaps that enable practical implementation across engineering
Drive global adoption and sustainment of the framework, including training, capability building, and structured change management across functions and regions
Own core Design assurance processes (e.g., DFMEA) and ensure integration and effective application of related processes (e.g., DFM, DFA, DFS) within the broader design quality system
Lead implementation of Integrated Quality Planning (IQP) aligned with APQP principles, ensuring strong integration with Design quality assurance tools and cross-functional risk management processes (Technical Risk Module)
Partner with adjacent value streams (e.g., Build, Buy, Execute) to strengthen design robustness, improve cross-functional risk visibility, and ensure alignment between design intent and product realization
Support execution and coach engineering teams through program-level quality reviews (e.g., QRRs) to ensure effective application of Design quality standards, robust risk identification, and consistent use of IQP tools
Establish and operate governance systems, including audits, maturity assessments, QMR/MOR operating rhythms, and performance tracking to ensure adherence and effectiveness
Drive upstream defect prevention and technical risk reduction, improving right-first-time execution and reducing reliance on downstream inspection and rework

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, quality, or product development within complex industrial environments
Experience leading or deploying proactive design quality systems (e.g., APQP, DFMEA, design assurance frameworks, or equivalent)
Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization
Deep expertise in design quality and design assurance methodologies, including DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DFS, and design verification & validation
Strong knowledge of quality management systems, governance models, and maturity frameworks
Experience delivering measurable business impact, including reduction in defects, customer escapes, and Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), as well as improved first-pass yield and product reliability
Experience leading enterprise-scale transformation and cultural change initiatives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Effective communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Background in power generation, aerospace, automotive, or industrial engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 with company matching contributions and 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero-Defect DesignDFMEAAPQPdesign assurance frameworksDFMDFADFSdesign verificationdesign validationquality management systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdata-driven decision-makingeffective communicationinfluencing skillsleadershipcross-functional collaborationcoachingchange managementtraining