Job Description SummaryThe Quality Leader has ownership for both quality assurance and quality control associated with the assigned manufacturing facility. This includes quality assurance of products, services, and manufacturing processes as well as conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
The role is guided by operating policy and owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role has autonomy within the operational area within a larger business unit and works with cross functional teams to meet business needs across the organization. High levels of judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.
Job DescriptionResponsibilities:- Implementation of quality objectives in accordance with the strategy of the Sector and the Business Group to achieve the assumed quality results.
- Implementation and enforcement of the Quality Policy common to GE Vernova factories in the subordinate area.
- Promoting Quality Culture and planning and supervising the implementation of activities resulting from the Quality Culture Plan.
- Ensuring the proper functioning of quality control processes to meet the Client's requirements, including compliance with construction and technological documentation and control plans.
- Responsibility for managing production nonconformities - analysis of causes, identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions in order to continuously reduce the costs of poor quality and increase customer satisfaction.
- Initiating and supervising the implementation of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard methodologies and ensuring effective corrective and preventive action plans.
- Analyzing feedback from external and internal customers (m.in. complaints, surveys, audits) and planning and supervising the implementation of activities in the subordinate area.
- Supporting the implementation, maintenance and further development of the Quality Management System in accordance with the GE Vernova Management System and the requirements of ISO standards.
- Cooperation with authorized bodies in the field of ISO Quality Management System certification process, data preparation and participation in audits.
- Cooperation with the owners of the Department's processes in the field of monitoring, reporting quality indicators and initiating the necessary corrective and preventive actions.
- Implementation and supervision of the use of effective prevention methods and tools to analyze risks and predict problems (e.g. FMEA).
- Participation and supervision over the process of developing and implementing quality plans and documentation concerning quality control methods.
- Participation in the process of evaluation of measurement systems (MSA) and supervision of the application of MSA results in practice.
- Ensuring the implementation of activities resulting from the Quality Management System Review and defect prevention plans in the subordinate area.
- Cooperation in the development of annual internal audit plans and supervision over their implementation in accordance with the adopted schedule.
- Collaborate with facilities across the GE Vernova sector to share and implement best practices ("Lessons Learnt", "Read Across", etc.).
- Developing, verifying and supervising the application of Quality System documentation in the subordinate area.
- Ensuring the appropriate qualifications and skills of internal auditors, NDT technicians and quality control inspectors, including the identification of training needs.
- Participation in work directly related to quality control, including supervision over measurements, processing of results and preparation of measurement documentation.
- Enforcing subordinate employees stop the process when inconsistencies or doubts are detected (STOP WORK) and immediately report on tool damage, incompleteness of workstations or deviations from the technological regime.
- Building the Built in Quality (BiQ) system into the factory.
Qualifications/Requirements:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of quality leadership experience within a lean manufacturing environment, (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of quality leadership experience in a lean manufacturing environment.)
Desired Characteristics:- Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving cultural change, particularly in high-performance manufacturing environments.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to conduct root cause analysis, problem-solve, and identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and lead effective training sessions.
- Change Agent: A results-driven leader with the ability to influence and sustain Lean practices across the organization.
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement: A passion for driving operational excellence, always looking for new ways to improve processes and deliver value to customers.
- Humble and Openness: A leader who is open to coaching and change and who effectively translates learning into actions with the site teams.
- Cultural Competence: Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment, building relationships across diverse teams and departments.
- Project Management: Experience managing multiple Lean projects simultaneously, with a strong focus on delivering results within budget and on time.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Ability to develop and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $144,000.00 and $240,000.00. 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 June 04, 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.
