Job Description Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for managing quality performance of assigned suppliers. Responsible for product / part qualifications. Tracks metrics & works on quality improvement plans addressing problem areas. Reviews & approves quality plans. Investigates quality escapes to provide root cause analysis & ensures effective corrective and preventive actions are taken. Mentors suppliers in the application of quality requirements and tools. Provides onsite support as needed.
Job Description
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
Manage supplier qualifications to ensure that assigned suppliers are capable of producing products and components that will consistently meet GE Engineering drawing and specification requirements
Region Coverage - west Americas region , USA
Own the product / manufacturing process qualifications at the assigned suppliers and ensure the satisfactory closures within the timelines needed by the business.
New Supplier Evaluation / on boarding - Rigorously execute the supplier evaluation process, including quality & compliance audits / assessments to ensure that only appropriately qualified suppliers are taken through the process. Work with sourcing/commodity team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition.
Conduct surveillance audits to assure that suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems
Facilitate the serial production needs and product release ensuring quality, aligning with the project / customer requirements
Organizing / performing inspections at suppliers and ensuring the product quality compliance.
Support customer witness inspections such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Customer Observation Point (COP) inspections at supplier
Witness the testing at independent third-party laboratories.
Own SRG (Supplier Responsibility Governance) metrics for the assigned suppliers and conduct SRG audits per the region audit plan and business needs.
· Collect supplier process data for Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics. Conduct process capability analysis. Work with suppliers to improve process capability and drive process improvement. Drive suppliers to perform Continuous Improvement projects to reduce top issue trends.
Manage - Supplier non-conformance NCRs and Service Notices (SN), Provide quality disposition on warranty claims and supplier recoveries, and Supplier Deviation Request (SDR) activities. Owner of process and 1st technical interface with supplier and engineering
Perform robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to solve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence.
Be the technical focal point in coordinating sourcing, Design Engineering & Materials and Process Engineering functions while interfacing with suppliers.
Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications
Work closely with commercial, engineering and manufacturing teams to eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of sourced components
Provide Sourcing Quality input to Engineering during product design reviews
Work with sourcing teams to develop the supplier base by developing the existing suppliers and also help identifying and approving the new supplier as needed.
Qualification/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (Technical Degree) - in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
Minimum 8-12 Years hands on industry experience in Electrical & Electronics Field in Engineering/design, quality, manufacturing in Electrical / Instrumentation products manufacturing. Should be familiar with PCBAs, Wire Harnesses, Cables, Control Cabinets, Sensors, Transducers, Switches, Control Transformers etc
Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Quality
Strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings/specifications, International technical standards, and manufacturing process planning/evaluation. Must have the technical knowledge to lead technical design and manufacturing reviews with suppliers.
Strong back ground in checking the PCBA quality
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice. Travel >50%
Desired Characteristics:
Advanced Technical Degree with Electrical / instrumentation engineering background.
Hands on experience on Mark Vi-e control cabinets, exciter, LCI, HMI, Cyber solutions
Experience in Continuous improvements - Lean, Kaizen, 5's etc...
Knowledge and experience in the instrumentation field
Exposure to NDT methods such as VT, PT, MT etc
Well versed with the industry technical standards such as IEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI, NEMA etc
Well versed with the Nuclear Industry Standards - N299.2, N299.3
ISO Lead auditor certified by 3rd party registrar or accepted internal GE training/certification program
Certified RCA Leader or other proven expertise with formal problem solving (Kepner Tregoe, 8D, Apollo, etc).
Experience in Power Generation equipment manufacturing industry.
Field experience in Gas Turbine Power Plants in quality / maintaining / operating the electrical equipment
Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation.
Highly self-motivated.
Influencing Skills
Ability to trace and interpret the wiring schematics and logic circuits.
Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player and ability to work in cross-functional team environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project Management skills.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,100.00 and $173,500.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 25, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
