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COE Quality Leader

COE Quality Leader

GE VernovaSchenectady, NY, US
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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, CP
  • Experience in leading Manufacturing, Quality, or highly cross-functional teams
  • Outstanding 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 Quality
  • Experience with the value streams and processes used in manufacturing of Generator assembly and its components
  • Demonstrable 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 organization
  • Proven experience of auditing
  • Independent 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.

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