Quality Engineer

Job description

3309784
Additional Cities

Oakbrook Terrace
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
Function

Quality
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Illinois
Postal Code

60181-4260
Role Summary/Purpose

As Quality Engineer, you will be aid in ensuring the overall quality of all Grid Solutions AC Systems Project deliverables; including internal and external customer deliverables. This will be accomplished through: hands on design quality checks, project audits and quality initiatives. In this role you will work to solve problems and execute project quality objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Quality Engineer, you will:

·  Assist in implementing a First Pass Yield program for NAM Grid Solutions AC Systems while building a broader follow-on Engineering Effectiveness Program
·  Implement standard Quality Control and Quality Assurance reviews for NAM Grid Solutions AC Systems
·  Drive integrated quality methodology,  processes and documentation to facilitate productivity and customer satisfaction
·  Provided project coordination and interface with customer quality managers for assigned projects / programs
·  Support Engineering Leads in owning GE’s approach to customer-specific designs and CAD standards, Quality Standards, Procedures, and Metrics
·  Work with Engineering Leads, and the customer-specific engineering team(s) on executing to schedule and budget for customer & internal projects
·  Work with Engineering Leads and Automation Leader to define & drive design automation tool development for the customer
·  Perform RCA’s (root cause analysis) and execute corrective actions.
·  Interface with internal and external team members such as principal engineers, control engineers, civil engineers, electrical designers, project managers, engineering leaders and support organizations to drive quality performance
·  Maintain lessons learned sharing and implementation
·  Support NAM AC Systems operating rhythm and dashboard for reviews highlighting project quality results
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university
·  Minimum of 1 year in a quality role

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
·  Must be willing and available to travel including internationally
·  Must be willing to comply with all relevant GE company travel and tax policies

Desired Characteristics

·  Design or design related experience in utility Power Systems
·  Excellent personal computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office Suite of tools, and familiarity with Bentley MicroStation and Substation
·  Knowledge of business acumen and understanding of the mission and scope of business objectives
·  Six Sigma Green Belt certified
·  Ability to act as a change agent
·  Familiarity with CAP – Change Acceleration Processes.
·  Professional presence in front of customer with demonstrated commercial experience such as Project Management
·  Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to present ideas to stakeholders to generate buy-in and build credibility with engineering teams

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About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Illinois
Primary City

Oakbrook Terrace