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GE Vernova Production Quality Engineer - Split Shift or 2nd Shift in Pensacola, Florida
Job Description Summary
Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Ownership 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.
Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy; may include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work; good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area
Provide area leadership for all quality topics including timely dispositions of non-conformances, QMS compliance including internal audits, and achieving cell goals for quality metrics
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications against physical parts to investigate non-conformances and effectively document and communicate findings
Analyze internal and external quality data to identify high impact and recurring defect modes to drive meaningful corrective actions
Determine root cause of non-conformances and implement corrective actions both internally and externally
Coordinate with the global Supplier Quality Organization to improve the quality of raw materials, qualify new vendors, and assist in process changes or new product development
Maintain familiarity with manufacturing processes and practices in order to continuously improve manufacturing quality
Support cell goals for Continuous Improvement through Six Sigma and Lean methodology, and by coaching technicians in ideas generation
Prepare and present cell quality data weekly to plant leadership including progress towards quality targets, current challenges, and corrective actions
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods to support the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost priorities
Lead high-impact quality improvement projects that improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
Participates regularly in Lean Kaizen events to support the Lean Roadmap
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience)
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills
High attention to detail and organization
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Established project management skills
Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
Experience with product family ownership
Experience with new product introduction and process development
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
Experience reading and interpreting engineering specifications and drawings
Demonstrated leader and respectful team player
Hands-on experience with implementing projects and sustaining process improvements
Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities and deliver timely actions
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence and motivate others
Willingness and ability to learn from others and listen with intent
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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