Regional Supplier Quality Leader
Job Description
Summary 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.
Job Description
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 - Note: This is an infrequent activity, not a core daily function
What We're Looking For
Required 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