Entry Level Quality Lead Jobs
New grad quality lead jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on coursework in quality systems can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Danfoss, Formel D, and GE Vernova hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Blades will work with assigned wind blade suppliers to drive and maintain quality, support supplier qualifications, drive improvements using supplier scorecards, and owning supplier audits ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. They will work in close collaboration with Design Engineering, SQE and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, Commodity Leaders, Buyers, Project Management, Customer Fleet Performance, and GE Vernova Onshore Wind Supplier Quality teams on all activities required to effectively support supplier quality activities for the Blades Component.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide quality and technical expertise for the blades commodity
- Develop & implement best practices & standardization for blades commodity and across the organization
- Lead periodic supplier audits and drive resolution of corrective actions
- Assume ownership & support resolution for quality issues, including management of Supplier Non-conformances and deviation Requests
- Focal point for field issues, escaping defects & supplier quality issues
- Provide support for sourcing quality metrics & strategy
- Identify needs & develop strategy for systemic sourcing quality issues
- Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) plans, process/product verification efforts, quality system audits and supplier surveillance program where needed
- Lead process improvement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 2 years of quality management experience, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality roles.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality
- Prior experience in Composite manufacturing
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects
- Quality training and/or related work experience (ISO 9001, TS 16949)
- Strong capabilities on Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Error Proofing, Measurement System Analysis and Statistical process control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Root Cause Analysis training in a recognized methodology (8D, PSR, RCA or equivalent)
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and global team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Related Wind sourcing and/or manufacturing experience
- Prior experience in developing and leading audits
COMPENSATION
- 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.
BENEFITS
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.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Yes
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).
LOCATION: Remote
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 09, 2026.
INTRODUCTION
The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Blades will work with assigned wind blade suppliers to drive and maintain quality, support supplier qualifications, drive improvements using supplier scorecards, and owning supplier audits ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. They will work in close collaboration with Design Engineering, SQE and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team, Commodity Leaders, Buyers, Project Management, Customer Fleet Performance, and GE Vernova Onshore Wind Supplier Quality teams on all activities required to effectively support supplier quality activities for the Blades Component.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide quality and technical expertise for the blades commodity
- Develop & implement best practices & standardization for blades commodity and across the organization
- Lead periodic supplier audits and drive resolution of corrective actions
- Assume ownership & support resolution for quality issues, including management of Supplier Non-conformances and deviation Requests
- Focal point for field issues, escaping defects & supplier quality issues
- Provide support for sourcing quality metrics & strategy
- Identify needs & develop strategy for systemic sourcing quality issues
- Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) plans, process/product verification efforts, quality system audits and supplier surveillance program where needed
- Lead process improvement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical field from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 2 years of quality management experience, manufacturing quality, or supplier quality roles.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality
- Prior experience in Composite manufacturing
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects
- Quality training and/or related work experience (ISO 9001, TS 16949)
- Strong capabilities on Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Error Proofing, Measurement System Analysis and Statistical process control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Root Cause Analysis training in a recognized methodology (8D, PSR, RCA or equivalent)
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and global team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Related Wind sourcing and/or manufacturing experience
- Prior experience in developing and leading audits
COMPENSATION
- 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.
BENEFITS
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.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Yes
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).
LOCATION: Remote
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 09, 2026.
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Entry Level Quality Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality lead job?
Focus on building familiarity with quality management fundamentals like inspection procedures, root cause analysis, and documentation standards. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have completed relevant coursework, a quality-focused internship, or hands-on lab or manufacturing experience. Certifications such as a Certified Quality Improvement Associate designation can strengthen an application even without years of work history.
Which companies hire entry level quality leads?
Companies hiring entry level quality leads right now include Danfoss, Formel D, and GE Vernova, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, medical device companies, food producers, and consumer goods firms tend to hire most actively, often filling quality roles tied to production lines or compliance teams.
Are there remote entry level quality lead jobs?
Yes, though most quality lead roles at the entry level involve on-site work due to hands-on inspection and production oversight responsibilities. About 40% of entry level quality lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those positions often focused on documentation, supplier quality review, or audit coordination rather than floor-level quality control.
Are these new grad quality lead jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior quality lead roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, mentions internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or explicitly invites candidates who are early in their quality careers.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality leads?
Entry level quality lead roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory or production standards that require dedicated quality oversight even from junior team members.