Job Description Summary
The QMS Leader / Process Engineer will be responsible for the overall development implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 standards. This role requires collaboration across all departments to ensure the QMS is fully understood and embraced throughout the manufacturing site while ensuring that all processes documentation and quality controls meet regulatory and customer requirements. By driving operational excellence and product quality this position plays a critical role in sustaining compliance and fostering a culture of quality.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
1. Safety
Owns and champions safety record and safety culture Partners with EHS team to identify processes or equipment that can be improved to eliminate safety hazards
Maintains the highest standards of integrity while complying with company initiatives and administering local policies
2. Quality Management System Development & Maintenance
Maintain and improve the ISO 9001-compliant QMS ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Develop review and update quality procedures work instructions and policies.
Ensure proper document control and record retention per ISO standards.
3. Process Improvement & Compliance
Lead and conduct gap analyses and internal audits to verify compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
Work with production to identify processes that can be improved to leverage productivity and implement corrective / preventive actions (CAPA) and manage corrective actions & controls around reduction of COQ.
Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives for quality issues.
4. Training & Awareness
Provide training and guidance to employees on QMS requirements procedures and best practices.
Drive a quality culture to the production floor and across all departments with a focus on continuous improvement and a no defect philosophy.
5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor key quality metrics (KPIs) to evaluate system effectiveness.
Prepare and present QMS performance reports to management.
Support management reviews and QMS audits.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with production engineering and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are met.
Collaborate with co-workers and customers on quality-related issues and requirements.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelors degree (or 5 years within manufacturing quality related position) and
Additional 3 years of experience in quality engineering or QMS management in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and auditing practices
Experience with QMS software and ERP systems.
Desired Characteristics
Bi-lingual (Sp)
Six Sigma training
Proficiency in root cause analysis
Ability to apply statistical methods to analysis of engineering problems
Ability to comprehend technical documentation
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Certification as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
Familiarity with other standards (ISO 14001) is a plus
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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 Vernova 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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $82000.00 and $136700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.
Bonus eligibility : ineligible.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 19 2025.
Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Distributed Control Systems,Continuous Improvement,Process Improvement,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,Process Engineering,cGMP,Kaizen,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 82000 - 136700
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