Lead Quality Production Engineer - QMS

QMS Lead Quality Production EngineerThe QMS Lead Quality Production Engineer is responsible for leading Quality Management System (QMS) execution and continuous improvement within Gas Power manufacturing operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and GE Vernova quality requirements while driving manufacturing excellence, defect prevention, process capability, and operational quality performance. The successful candidate will partner closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, Product Quality, and Operations leaders to develop robust quality controls, reduce non-conformances, improve first-pass yield, and strengthen a culture of quality throughout the manufacturing organization. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and high-quality production of gas turbine, generator, and associated power-generation components.Roles and ResponsibilitiesOwnership includes both quality assurance and quality control.

Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategyHas knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the marketUses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.

Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisionsActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issuesThis position will oversee and implement the Generator QMS, Audit, Non-Conformance, Field Complaint, and Gage Calibration SystemWork with Assembly Cells to acquire and package Customer DocumentationHelp establish and administer Process Quality Engineer Training programAssist other Quality Engineers with 8D Problem SolvingKey ResponsibilitiesQuality Management System LeadershipLead implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing Quality Management SystemEnsure compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, regulatory standards, and GE Vernova quality policiesSupport internal, external, and customer quality auditsDevelop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and process controlsManufacturing Quality ExcellenceDrive quality improvements across production operationsEstablish and monitor key quality metrics including: First Pass Yield (FPY) Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) Scrap and Rework Customer Escapes Audit FindingsLead root cause investigations and corrective actionsProcess Quality & Continuous ImprovementUtilize Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing processesConduct process capability studies and statistical analysisImplement preventive quality controls and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutionsLead quality improvement projects focused on productivity, reliability, and customer satisfactionNon-Conformance & Corrective Action ManagementManage non-conformance reporting processesFacilitate root cause analysis using: 8D DMAIC Fishbone Analysis 5 Why Methodology Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)Cross-Functional LeadershipPartner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teamsSupport new product introductions (NPI) and manufacturing process changesMentor production quality engineers and shop-floor personnelDrive accountability for quality performance throughout the organizationCustomer & Supplier Quality SupportSupport customer audits and quality reviews.Collaborate with Supplier Quality teams to address incoming material issuesDrive containment and corrective action efforts for customer complaints and field quality concernsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Quality Engineering Materials Engineering Or related technical field OR a High School Diploma with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturingMinimum of 3 years of manufacturing / quality experience2+ years working within a regulated Quality Management System environmentExperience supporting complex industrial manufacturing operationsExperience leading quality improvement initiativesExperience in ISO 9001Technical LeadershipAbility to influence cross-functional teamsStrong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systemsCommunicationExecutive-level presentation skillsAbility to communicate quality risks and improvement opportunitiesProblem SolvingData-driven decision makingAbility to rapidly resolve complex manufacturing quality issuesChange ManagementDrive quality transformation initiativesChampion continuous improvement cultureDesired CharacteristicsStrong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skillsPast ISO and Auditing Experience8D, 5 Why problem-solving experience and expertise to aide and direct other Quality Engineers through the problem-solving processExperience with Auditing and establishing and audit processASQ Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certificationExperience in: Gas turbine manufacturing Generator manufacturing Energy or power generation industries Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environmentsSAP experienceQuality SystemsQuality Management Systems (QMS)Internal and external audit managementCorrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)Manufacturing Quality ToolsFMEAControl PlansMSASPCGD&TProcess ValidationProblem Solving8DRoot Cause AnalysisDMAICLean ManufacturingSix Sigma methodologies