Quality Process Engineer
Schenectady, USA
Job description
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.We have an immediate need for a Quality Process Engineer in our Schenectady, NY Cores and Castings division. In this role you will perform product quality reviews associated with the manufacturing process of investment castings. Be responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. This role functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
Come join our Quality Process Engineering team and be a part of the impactful future we are creating here at GE.
Pay Transparency:
The base pay range for this position is $87,300.00 - 116,400.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. Expected close date from career site is once a contender is identified.
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.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
The Quality Process Engineer will functionally own all aspects of Quality including but not limited to:
- Development of Quality planning for each Product.
- Perform Operator proficiency audits for assigned Cell.
- Quality defect documentation and issue resolution.
- Track and trend Quality defects, and lead projects to reduce or eliminate.
- Final Quality documentation package completeness for product shipments.
- Maintain both Quality Assurance and Quality Control of products.
- Manufacturing processes and sourced components within the Cell.
- Maintain all process documentation and Methods.. .
- Be accountable for all Cell Quality KPI’s (Severe Events, Escapes, and CoPQ), and develop strategies for improvement.
- Provide the Quality updates at all Cell QMR’s and reviews.
- Proficient use of Quality systems (Power Now, Fiori, eSMS, WebCRT, Documentum, Confluence).
- Participate in Root Cause investigations and develop Corrective and Preventative Actions for identified Quality issues (RCA’s, and PSR’s).
- Perform Internal Audits, and document and resolve Audit findings.
- Represent Cell during ISO 9001 and AS 9100 Audits.
- Act as the liaison between the Factory and Sourcing, Engineering, and Customer representatives to quickly resolve Quality issues
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with 2 years of experience in manufacturing leadership
- Or a 2 year Technical Degree with minimum 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing leadership or quality role
- Or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership or quality role
- Or 6 years of military experience in a technical or relatable role
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
- This position is 100% onsite at the GE factory in Schenectady, NY
Desired Characteristics
- 1st Shift position but ability / flexibility to work varied hours as needed to support 3-shift operation.
- Previous experience with investment casting and ceramic cores
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
- Strong understanding of QMS, ISO 9001, and AS 9100.
- Methodical thought process with acute attention to detail.
The base pay range for this position is $90.4K - $120.5K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 11/4/2024, or thereafter.
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., 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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No