[Hiring] Regional Supplier Quality Leader @GE Vernova

Role Description

This is a high-impact, high-visibility people leadership role at one of the most dynamic intersections of GE Vernova's Gas Power supply chain. As the Regional Supplier Quality Leader – Configured Systems, AMERICAS, you will lead a team of approximately 20+ professionals — including Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), Supplier Quality Inspectors (SQIs), and technical leaders — through an exciting period of rapid organizational growth.

The scope of this role is expanding significantly. The AMERICAS region is absorbing a new product scope — Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) — in addition to the existing Material Shipped Directly (MSD) and Balance of Plant (BoP) portfolios. This creates an unprecedented leadership challenge — and an equally unprecedented career opportunity.

This is the right role for a mid-career quality or supply chain leader who thrives under complexity, is not afraid of a challenge, and is looking for a position that will accelerate their career trajectory and put them in direct contact with key customers and senior stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• People Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~20+ professionals across SQE, SQI, and technical leader functions, with 4–5 direct reports managing sub-teams.
  • Drive a strong leadership pipeline grounded in integrity, accountability, and GE Leadership Behaviors.
  • Build and sustain an inclusive, psychologically safe team culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous learning.
  • Ensure effective cross-functional communication and alignment with operational goals across a globally distributed team.
• Strategic Supplier Quality Management
  • Own the end-to-end supplier quality process — from supplier approval and qualification through purchase order execution, inspections, problem resolution, and shipment release — across the MSD, BoP, and HRSG supply base in the AMERICAS region.
  • Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure on-time delivery, on-budget execution, and first-time-right product quality.
  • Align with Global Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing leaders to identify and drive supplier quality development programs that continuously elevate performance.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
  • Drive systematic improvements to meet CoPQ targets, on-time delivery, cost-out/savings goals, and Gas Power SQ KPIs.
  • Oversee Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for supplier non-conformances; ensure preventative actions are implemented and sustained.
  • Lead qualification, development, and surveillance audits across the AMERICAS supply base.
  • Ensure compliance with management system procedures for supplier approval and product qualification.
  • Manage Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and RCAs for complex, cross-functional quality issues.
  • Execute Lean programs with suppliers; manage budgets effectively for people and projects.
  • Own SRG (Safety/Health/Environment Supplier Responsibility Guidelines) metrics and audits for assigned suppliers.
• As Needed (Occasional)
  • Deputize for individual SQEs during coverage gaps, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI), and supplier surveillance audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Quality Engineering — or equivalent technical field from an accredited institution.
• Significant experience in supplier quality, supply chain operations, or project management.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing multi-layered teams.
• Experience in the Power industry, with familiarity in MSD, BoP, and/or HRSG product scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, sometimes on short notice.
• Fluent in English.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and influence teams through complexity and change.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and facilitation skills; able to manage numerous stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability.
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional matrix environment with global team dynamics.
• Safety, compliance, quality, and Lean mindset — embedded in how you lead, not just what you do.
• Humble, open, collaborative, and always learning.
• Proficient with Six Sigma DMAIC, 8D, or other Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: casting, forging, welding, heat treatment, coating, machining, and NDT.
• Awareness of EN, ASTM, ASME, and API standards (familiarity required; daily application is not expected).
• Lead auditor experience and/or certification a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.