Senior Supplier Quality Manager- Mechanical

Job Description Summary

In the role of Supplier Quality Manager – Mechanical, you will:

• Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers that are responsible for all components within the Mechanical Center of Excellence (Drives, Bearings, Hardware, Tooling).

• Lead Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) strategies based on Advance Quality Planning Principles (APQP) to support New Product Introduction and sourcing strategies for alternative source development.
• Drive strong partnerships with Engineering and the Sourcing PM&O office to facilitate concurrent product and process development within the APQP framework aligned to the NPI schedule.
• Develop Supplier Surveillance strategies, defining audit plans for Mechanical CoE suppliers in compliance with QMS requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and underwriting expectations.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis investigations by supporting the Fleet Performance Management team and ensuring supplier lead RCA follows an effective 8D methodology when required.
• Own accountability for Key Performance Indicators and Targets to improve Mechanical Supplier Quality.
• Set priorities for the Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineers and drive People Performance & Growth cycles to promote talent, growth, and accountability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process in the automotive, wind, or similar industrial sectors.
• Alternatively, 10 years of Product Development experience with Design For Six Sigma Certification or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 30–50% travel, including international, is required.

• Demonstrated experience with Quality Systems, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, and/or VDA 6.3.
• Quality certifications such as Internal Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, APQP/PPAP DMAIC, and/or DFSS Black Belt.
• Experience with Mechanical Equipment Manufacturing and knowledge of special processes (Welding, Heat Treatment, Coating, NDT).
• Demonstrated application of problem‑solving methodologies.
• Advanced Engineering and/or business degree.
• Demonstrated project management and process improvement skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Flexibility in handling a diverse and challenging workload.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; fluency in English.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional and global team environment.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational abilities.

• Relocation assistance:
  Yes.
• Pay range: $ - $ (including geographic differential).
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

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. 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).