Lead Electrical Engineer – Supplier Quality, BESS Systems

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🌽 Illinois, Michigan, +1 more states – Remote

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💵 $82.9k - $138.2k / year

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🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Energy • Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. • Select suppliers through qualification processes. • Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. • Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. • In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. • In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. • Lead both Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Supplier Quality Development (SQD) activities for assigned suppliers, ensuring alignment with GE Vernova's standards of excellence. • Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers through structured qualification processes; develop and manage action plans to close gaps. • Plan and execute supplier audits, ensuring compliance with applicable industrial and regulatory standards; develop improvement plans where deficiencies are identified. • Own supplier scorecards and performance data; drive data-driven improvement initiatives using APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, COPQ, corrective action (CAPA), and continuous improvement methodologies. • Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why) to resolve supplier quality issues and prevent recurrence. • Work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to align quality strategy with business goals; provide informal mentorship to junior team members. • Play a foundational role in developing the North American BESS supply chain; engage with suppliers across the US, India, and Asia.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)) • Experience in battery technology supply chains — particularly from automotive EV/battery, wind, power electronics, or energy storage sectors • Hands-on proficiency with quality methodologies: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, COPQ, ISO 9001, CAPA, 8D, or equivalent • Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical specifications relevant to electrical/mechanical components • Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments • Background with supplier scorecards and performance management systems • Is proactive and self-driven — You identify what needs to be done and you move. You push the team forward; you don't wait to be pushed. • Takes ownership — You treat your supplier portfolio like your own business and hold yourself accountable for results. • Communicates with confidence — You can translate complex technical information clearly to internal stakeholders and external suppliers alike. • Thrives in ambiguity — This is a growth market being actively built. You're energized by that, not intimidated. • Has a continuous improvement mindset — You see every supplier issue as an opportunity to build something stronger.

🏖️ 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 • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions • 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