Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Generator

GE Vernova

. Manage supplier development initiatives for generator manufacturing suppliers .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $94,600 - $157,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of generators, particularly turbo generators, and expertise in quality frameworks, risk assessment, and root cause analysis. Proven ability to manage supplier development initiatives and drive continuous improvement in a cross-functional, global environment.

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Supplier Quality ManagementRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Quality AssuranceFinancial AcumenCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Generator Technical KnowledgeQuality FrameworksRisk AssessmentQualification ProcessesNon-Conformance ManagementSupplier ScorecardsQuality PlansRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesSupplier Audits

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer-Focused ApproachProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Supplier DevelopmentManufacturing StandardsContinuous ImprovementQuality AssessmentIndustrial Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage supplier development initiatives for generator manufacturing suppliers
Assist key suppliers in achieving quality assurance, optimum quality, and industrial standards of excellence
Lead functional teams and projects
Communicate complex concepts and guide stakeholders toward new perspectives and innovative solutions
Advise management and support high-impact decision-making using evaluative judgment
Assess information from multiple internal and external sources
Ask pertinent questions and develop actionable recommendations for complex, out-of-parameter problems
Partner across functions and regions to drive continuous improvement
Conduct quality assessment, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation
Drive quality for assigned suppliers and implement quality plans
Select suppliers through qualification processes
Own supplier results and drive improvements using supplier scorecards
Own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or equivalent)
Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing
Strong technical knowledge of generators, with specialized product expertise in turbo generators
Working knowledge of quality frameworks, risk assessment, root cause analysis (RCA), qualification processes, commodity assessment, and non-conformance management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to understand and improve complex processes in a cross-functional, global environment
Financial acumen, including knowledge of pricing, costing, and product accounting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to influence and drive regional counterparts
Customer-focused approach
Ability to analyze and resolve problems, document, plan, market, and execute programs
Willingness to travel over 40% of the time
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach access
24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance/benefits
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development opportunities
Relocation assistance not provided