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Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Quality Leader is responsible for driving a quality strategy defined by our Built-in-Quality framework and zero-defect culture across the Greenville Gas Turbine operation. This leader will drive continuous improvement and problem solving in Greenville quality, with emphasis on creating added value, reducing waste, minimizing Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and positively impacting quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Severe Events and Non-Conformity Reporting (NCRs) associated with manufacturing operations.

This leader will partner across organization to implement Stop Work, Read Across and other mechanisms to prevent quality issues.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader and strategic thinker with strong knowledge of quality tools and processes, an analytical mind and strong ability to drive strategic change; influence across functions; and identify, explain and execute countermeasures for critical quality issues.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Foster a zero-defect culture with the objective of providing new units, spare parts and repairs that are trusted and preferred by customers

+ Protect customers through systemic problem-solving, solving problems quickly with rigor and transparency and leveraging lessons learned

+ Drive systematic root cause solutions

+ Responsible all site Quality related KPI’s and continuous improvement activity

+ Lead all manufacturing customer events onsite, witness point inspections, unit testing, tours and information requests

+ Manage a team of quality engineers aligned to production areas across both new component manufacturing, assembly and repair

+ Lead all aspects (development and execution) of the overall Quality strategy & roadmap

+ Ownership for improvement of FPY and scrap reduction with collaboration from Engineering counterparts

+ Problem solving via multiple tools / process (8D, 3X5 Why, etc.) and use of statistical tools identifying actions for improvement

+ Ownership of improving site Quality System along with compliance to the quality system

+ Drive quality centered apprentice programs for site

+ Coordinate with NPI organization to support industrialization of new products / processes into the factory

+ Ensures that Quality Management System (QMS) requirements are effectively established and maintained in compliance with all regulatory standards.

+ Leads continuous improvement processes to boost operational reliability and operational excellence

+ Actively displays the 3 GE leadership behaviors; Deliver with Focus; Leads with Transparency and Act with Humility when leading teams and solving problems

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college

+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and people leadership

+ At least 5 years of experience in quality

Desired Characteristics

+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills

+ Demonstrates influencing and problem-solving abilities; High Say-do ratio

+ Proven change driver with focus on executing efficiently in a complex, diverse and dynamic cross-functional global team

+ Effective interpersonal and leadership skills

+ Knowledge of New Product Industrialization processes

+ Experience working with or developing special processes in manufacturing (coatings, welding/brazing, etc.)

+ Prior experience implementing lean principles to improve quality

+ Prior experience implementing tools such as Read Across and Layered Process Audits

The base pay range for this position is $142,200.00 - $189,600.00 USD Annual. 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 15% annual variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on November 10, 2025.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Benefit Insert

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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:** Yes

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.