Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

GE Vernova; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

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Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As the Supplier Quality Leader, you will drive supplier excellence, robust quality system and compliance, continuous six sigma process improvement and comprehensive performance management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategy for supplier quality in conjunction with sourcing, operation, and other cross functional business partners.
• Evolving the organization to stay competent, contemporary and ahead of business needs.
• Lead and coach a team of supplier quality personnel to effectively monitor and have a positive influence on the supplier performance.
• Product qualification / validation, supplier quality assurance and supplier quality development.
• Supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial excellence.
• Ensuring supplier adherence to GSI's and customers’ quality requirements (product and system), knowledge of APQP, PPAP approach.
• Presenting projects plans, strategy road-maps, risks and recommendations to senior business leaders.
• Communicating solutions across our function and with cross-functional partner organisations.
• Ensure regular reporting of performance indicators and non-conformity management.
• Driven by an open, unbiased, positive attitude to investigate issues and come up with root causes-based solutions.
• Collaborative attitude, an inclusive leader able to engage the wider organization as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering fields.
• Consolidated experience in Quality and supply chain operations.
• Significant experience in fabrications manufacturing.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in both English and Turkish.
• There will be no problems with working remotely.
• Travel on need basis to suppliers.

Desired Characteristics

• Exceptional influencing, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems including overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to lead a multi-cultural team including leadership of remote team members.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to document, develop, plan, and execute programs.
• Apply clear thinking in solving complex and urgent issues.
• Established project management skills.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No