Lead Sourcing Specialist - Supplier Quality Engineering

Job Description Summary The Sourcing Supplier Quality Engineer will drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. You will select suppliers through qualification processes, own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards, own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed.

Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development
• Lead supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence
• Track metrics & works quality improvement plans to address problem areas
• Review and approve quality plans, investigate quality escapes to provide root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are taken
• Mentor suppliers in the application of quality tools & requirements
• Ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed
• Review documentation and witness supplier practices to determine if sound manufacturing and inspection principles are in place

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Shop Operations, Materials or Sourcing

Desired Characteristics

• Shop Floor Quality or Manufacturing experience
• Engineering degree from an accredited university or college preferred
• Basic understanding of Quality Management System (policies, procedures, and support tools / systems)
• Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Lean Six Sigma trained
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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