COE Quality Leader
COE Quality Leader leads the implementation of Built-In Quality eco-system and tools to support strategy. It implements a culture of Quality within production cell and defines and leads improvement initiatives to achieve business excellence. Leads PQE within COE and support the Plant Quality Leader on a daily basis. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.
Roles & Responsibilities
Drives COE level Quality improvements, with emphasis on creating added value and business growth. Ensure that production cell follow same quality standards, harmonize documentation where applicable.
- Driving cell level Built-In Quality transformation based on BIQ workbook and QMS standards
- Significantly minimizing manufacturing defects, internal and customer escapes; engages with key business stakeholders to lead initiatives to deliver improvement targets and engage them in the development of a Quality based culture.
- Defines the technical path with strategic direction and tactical focus. Establishes solution options for complex issues affecting the organization to maximize Product Quality efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Ensures that harmonized Quality Management System requirements are effectively established and maintained, in compliance with all regulatory standards and agency authorities.
- Coordinate third party, customer or GE internal audits, effectively interact with auditors
- Develops internal (Cell level) audit plan, tracks quality audit findings and drives on-time closure
- Leverages and adapts metrics to measure performance against Quality objectives, with clear accountability and ownership. Keep quality metrics up to date.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Quality from an accredited university or college with at least 6 years of experience as an Engineer.Expertise in Six Sigma Quality concepts and tools (DFSS, DMAIC, Design and Process FMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.)Competency in problem solving methods and processes such as 4D, 8D, Factor Tree Analysis, SPC, PFMEA, CPExperience in leading Manufacturing, Quality, or highly cross-functional teamsOutstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of influencing and driving a strategic change agenda across the organization.Change agent, with strong credibility at all levels of the organization.Strong communication skills, experience of working and leading across / within local cultures.Desired Characteristics :
Previous leadership experience in implementing Built-In QualityExperience with the value streams and processes used in manufacturing of Generator assembly and its componentsDemonstrable experience in demanding Quality-focused industries, e.g. automotive, aviation, aerospace.Experience in working with and communicating to Customers.Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical and complex issues.Six sigma / lean practitioner expertise is preferred, with experience of process simplification in a Quality context.Capability to challenge, think differently, and influence the organizationProven experience of auditingIndependent thinker; proven ability to lead across functions; data / fact driven decision maker; change agent; customer focus.For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $107,600.00 143,400.00 USD Annually. 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 15% performance bonus / variable incentive compensation / equity.