Job Description SummaryThe Process Quality Engineer (PQE)is responsible for driving process & product quality by reducing defects within repair processes. Successful candidates will partner with cross functional teams to build quality into each step of the repair. Process Quality Engineer will develop Quality Management System expertise to support the leadership in maintaining compliance and striving for excellence through continuous improvement activities.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
Drive a ‘zero defect’ culture with Quality, sustaining operations compliance to regulatory & non-regulatory requirements.
Lead and drive continuous improvement activities, proactively building in quality to repair processes and procedures to ensure repair and detection methods are robust.
Drive and lead problem solving activities deploying corrective and preventative actions to reduce defects and eliminate reoccurring quality defects.
Daily support to the operations team to ensure compliance repair methods and to Quality Management System procedures.
Drive resolution of actions relating to non-conformance reports, Stop Works Events and Quality Concerns.
Lead defect reduction projects and working inclusively with Operations and Engineering to resolve shop floor quality issues promptly.
Championing quality initiatives and CoPQ reduction projects in the cell. Conducting assigned internal audits to ensure compliance to local procedures
Support training activities for all employees relating to quality.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (preferably in Engineering – Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical or related technical engineering background) ; OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial or similar industry.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is 100% onsite at GE Richmond, SC Service Center
Desired Characteristics:
Prior experience in a Quality Management System/QMS (IE: ISO 9001 requirements)
2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience within a power generation repair business
Demonstrated ability to lead change
Ability to influence and motivate others within a team environment
Good understanding of workshop practices/processes
Strong communication & organizational skills
Demonstrated project management experience
Proficiency with computer tools (MS Office minimum)
Proactive with high level of integrity
Pay TransparencyThe starting base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.00. 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 a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on November 14, 2024, or thereafter.The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.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.Benefits Available to YouGE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
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