Project Quality Engineer- Supplier Quality

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Job Description Summary

The Supplier Quality role will be directly related to developing and driving a supplier performance culture in a Project-based, transactional driven business. The candidate will participate in & lead supplier visits & qualification sessions, Root Cause Analyses, process improvements, training, and supplier performance reviews, with a focus on driving continuous improvement discussions and activities. This includes, for example, leading the analysis of process gaps, working through root cause analyses, simplification of processes, process improvements, eliminating waste, reducing cost, as well as standardizing and facilitating efficiency for optimization. This person will support a cross functional team (including tendering, engineering, project management, sourcing / procurement, logistics, quality, finance, quality and Lean) dedicated to executing the supplier performance roadmap to meet efficiency and milestone targets. The supplier management responsibility will focus on working with suppliers to drive improved performance through reviews and root cause analysis. This includes working directly with suppliers to ensure process adherence, resolve issues and ensure sustained improvement.

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Roles and Responsibilities

·  Implement and/or support counter measures and actions for performance improvement
·  Perform Quality and Continuous Improvement activities collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure cost out and efficiency project deliverables (milestones, process improvements, etc.) are met in a timely manner
·  Contribute to established targets with no compromise on product quality/compliance, supplier continuity, and efficiency and risk mitigations.
·  Conducting supplier audits using a standard auditing template.
·  Generate new improvement opportunities and help consolidate next cost-out action pipeline
·  Support Partner and Supplier Qualification process.
·  Ensure all product compliance requirements are properly addressed in quality package
·  Prepare and Coordinate with Customer and Supply Chain quality Inspections as per ITP to obtain full approval and follow-up of punch points.
·  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

·  Mechanical, Electrical or Civil engineering bachelor’s degree from accredited school.
·  Experience in Quality or Project Management in the turnkey projects environment (preferably in the energy industry)
·  Technical / Hands-on Experience with Manufacturing of Transformers, Pre-Fabricated Buildings, Switchboard/Switchgear, Capacitors
·  Fluent English
·  Up to 50% travel can be required for this role
·  Minimum of 4 years of supplier quality experience
·  Minimum of 3 years of project management experience
·  PMI or ASQ Certification

Desired Characteristics

·  Strong oral and written communication skills.
·  Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
·  Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
·  Established project management skills.
·  Knowledgeable of manufacturing / operational processes
·  Proven ability to work in cross-functional team
·  Demonstrated ability to analyze and organize data
·  Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills
·  Experience in product cost-out initiatives
·  Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
·  Experience working with suppliers and driving improvement opportunities.
·  Proven Facilitation Skills

The base pay range for this position is 87,000.00 - 116,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a 10% variable incentive bonus. This posting is expected to close on 5/26/25.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.