Quality Engineering Lead (HVDC Control & Protection)

GE Vernova

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Stafford, United Kingdom

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    Position summary

    nts and Return of Experience (RoEs) are incorporated into New Product Introductions (NPls). Facilitate risk assessment studies using Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (DFMEA) during NPI stages.

    • OTR Handover: Ensure thorough study of project requirements during Order to Remittance (OTR) handover, noting risks and opportunities and developing risk mitigation plans.

    • Gate Reviews: Actively participate in Design, Technical, System, and Gate Reviews, ensuring adherence to relevant processes and customer requirements.

    • Engineering Change Management: Review Engineering Change Management
      (ECM) deployment on projects and ensure timely implementation and adherence to processes.

    • Project Monitoring: Monitor project engineering progress during monthly reviews and develop recovery plans for off-track Key Performance Indicators (KP/s).

    • Non-Conformity Resolution: Lead non-conformity and customer complaint reviews, emphasizing timely and quality resolution through containment, corrective, and preventive actions.

    • Problem Solving: Lead Problem Solving Reports (PSRs) and 8D (Eight Disciplines processes for medium to high complexity issues.

    • Lesson Learned Forums: Lead Lesson Learned (LL) forums to capture, validate, and release lessons, ensuring continuous improvement of design guidelines, processes, templates, and checklists.

    • Process Improvement: Review Budget Deviation Requests (BDRs) and drive improvement actions. Guide, coach, mentor, and support teams on quality tools and processes.

    • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within and outside the organization to resolve project issues in a timely manner.

    • Audits and Kaizen: Lead process audits, contribute to external audit preparation, and facilitate/lead/contribute to Kaizen events for process improvement.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Education: Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering from an accredited university or college.

    • Experience: Significant professional experience in Quality/Engineering and working in Projects/Programs within a global, multi-cultural, and matrix organization.

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Quality Management: Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 and certification as an auditor.

    • Industry Experience: Experience in the Transmission & Distribution industry, especially in the Valves domain.

    • Professional Skills: Self-driven with strong collaboration skills, ability to influence discussions constructively, and motivate and inspire others.

    • Analytical Skills: Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to make data-based decisions.

    • Language: Proficiency in English (verbal and written) and ability to travel regionally and internationally as needed.

    • Continuous Improvement: Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

    Join us in safeguarding engineering quality and shaping the future of HVDC Control & Protection. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

    What we offer:

    • Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid System Integration

    • A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

    • Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities

    About Us and the Team

    At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

    Our business line that delivers large scale grid technology projects is Grid Systems Integration [GSI] with a mission to "Deliver Integrated Project Solutions to Enable Large Scale Electrification and Support our Customer Needs". The technologies we offer are High Voltage Direct Current [HVDC], Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems [FACTS], Alternating Current Systems [ACS] and Services [Global Long Term Service Agreements, Turnkey Retrofits, HVDC & FACTS Modernization & Upgrades].

    Here you will participate in enabling the energy transition, creating value for our customers to integrate more and more renewable energy into the grid through solutions that cover inter-regional interconnections, harnessing large offshore wind energy, and solutions that bring stability and reliability to the grid.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No

    Why you should apply for a job to GE Vernova:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Build your network and connect with other GE employees for professional development via our seven Affinity Networks.
  • We empower our people through coaching and feedback, our talent development philosophy, and even our customizable benefits programs.
  • GE offers many healthcare options; 401(k) plan; tuition reimbursement; adoption resources; employee assistance; and recognition programs.