INTRODUCTION

This role requires an AWS welding inspector certification (CWI). The role will have approximately a 60% responsibility on welding focus including supplier audits, team training, and training material creation. 40% of the role will be traditional supplier quality engineering (SQE) tasks including the development and monitoring of supplier quality on assigned equipment/products/parts from supplier selection, approval, and qualification phase to final inspections in order to verify product compliance with technical and quality requirements before releasing their shipment to site.

The CWI/SQE is working in collaboration with Engineering, Sourcing, Procurement and Project teams to support various project types in GE Gas Power business (New Unit, CM&U Services & Aero BoP).

Job Description

• Own the Americas MBAG team welding oversight plan
• Develop a SQE welding training program for Americas MBAG SQEs
• Train the Americas MBAG SQEs to be proficient at visual welding inspection
• Audit the Americas team suppliers to confirm compliance to welding standards and GEV welding specs
• Participate in Core Supplier Management teams for purchase orders to MSD&BoP suppliers, together with the Sourcing/Fulfilment and Engineering representatives
• Work with procurement teams to define / agree / communicate to all stakeholders a roadmap for supplier development activities, identifying the supplier quality tasks to ensure the right supply chain performance to meet business objectives
• Track and drive progress against roadmap commitments, with regular reports to stakeholders and management
• Support the supplier selection & on-boarding process including assessment of supplier’s capacity and technical & manufacturing capabilities through holistic process audits and lead/execute first piece qualifications including design reviews, special process audits, test witness, and in-process and final product inspections
• Support supplier assessment and development by participation in pre-purchase order award meetings, contributing to supplier performance ratings, leading quarterly supplier quality review meetings, and initiating supplier quality improvement plans when appropriate
• Team with engineering in leading supplier project kick-off meetings, developing supplier surveillance plans, executing supplier requirement review & design review meetings, and developing/reviewing supplier inspection/test plans & special process procedures
• Plan & execute a data & risk assessment driven audit strategy for your scope of supplier assignments that includes holistic process audits, special process audits and product inspections to verify compliance to GE specifications & technical regulations/standards with timely audit report issuance and audit tracker updates
• Support the release of material for shipment by ensuring all supplier deviation requests are closed, reviewing end of manufacturing reports, verifying the shipment is unaffected by any containment activity, and authorizing shipment once all requirements have been met
• Actively manage supplier technical deviations, non-conformances, & field complaints, through dedicated follow up on supplier audit findings, leading RCAs/RCIs with rigorous follow up on CAPA Implementation/effectiveness, conducting thorough containment, supporting vendor recovery with concise liability comments, and routinely monitoring supplier liable failure data to drive continuous improvements ensuring all the aforementioned activities are in strict compliance with GEV supplier quality QMS procedures
• Actively support and drive all supplier quality improvement initiatives including the planning, execution, CAPA follow-up and report issuance of supplier holistic audits, supporting supplier PFMEA/DFMEA development, supporting supplier implementation of the designated supplier quality representative (DSQR) program, and facilitating the supplier technical advisor site installation & commissioning program including lessons learned dissemination
• Relentlessly monitor and manage all supplier quality key process indicators (KPI) by dedicated review of the daily management dashboard and timely updates to the KPI tracker as well as the associated tool to prevent crossing level 3 thresholds and accumulation of backlog

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials or Quality Engineering, or equivalent technical field from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 5+ years working experience in quality, operations/supply chain or project management, preferably in Power Generation industry, with proficiency to understand technical drawings, specifications, and standards
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of the intended assigned equipment (e.g. casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, coating, machining, assembly, ND, as applicable)
• Strong safety, compliance, quality, and lean mindset, with proven use of the industrial quality toolkit for risk assessment, root cause analysis, problem solving, and manufacturing process controls
• Capacity to organize working time in global team setting and willingness to adjust it based on meetings with stakeholders in different time zones and flexibility/willingness to travel to supplier facilities up to 30%

What will make you stand out

• You possess excellent written and verbal English language skills, allowing effective communication across all organizational levels, departments, and functions
• You are someone who is competent and skilled in the interpretation of engineering drawings & standards
• You hold certifications in special processes such as coatings (NACE/AMPP/FROSIO), welding (CWI), non-destructive testing (NDT Level 1-3) and/or certifications/evidence of training in problem solving methodologies (5-why, 8D root cause analysis) and quality management systems such as ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor training
• You are someone who is proactive, not easily discouraged, humble, open, collaborative, diligent, respectful, assertive, customer focused, goal oriented with a passion for continuous personal growth/improvement
• You have experience in the operation, design or inspection of power industry equipment including fluids, mechanical, or electrical skids
• You have experience interfacing with customers and senior leadership including the preparation, delivery and sometimes presentation of supplier quality related activities

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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

LI-Remote - This is a remote position

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $94,600.00 and $157,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 08, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.