Regional Supplier Quality Leader - Configured Systems AMERICAS

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 abi…

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