Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Job description

Job Description

Summary We are looking for a Lead Manufacturing Quality Specialist to join our team in Findlay Township, PA. This role is responsible for overseeing and enhancing quality processes across our manufacturing operations to support our site’s growth. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end quality assurance, lead improvement initiatives, and ensure strict adherence to industry standards and company policies. You will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Sourcing teams to drive process excellence, identify and eliminate quality gaps, and maintain accountability for site-wide quality objectives and customer fulfillment

Roles and Responsibilities: Lead the Manufacturing Quality team, overseeing requirements from incoming material inspection to end-customer delivery. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and engage with customers to ensure on-time quality fulfillment. Lead or support product line certifications in coordination with Engineering and external agencies. Drive proactive quality improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and support a "zero-defect" culture.

Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) documentation (e.g., in Documentum) to ensure compliance and accessibility. Monitor quality metrics and KPIs; lead root-cause analysis and develop effective CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) with functional owners. Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and company policies. Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain) to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Manage calibration systems for monitoring and measuring instruments. Mentor team members, providing training on quality principles, processes, and standards.

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 7–8 years of professional, hands-on experience in quality management or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Experience

For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience is required.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with SAP usage in a manufacturing environment.

Quality Standards

Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.

Methodologies

Practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.

Desired Characteristics

Strategic & Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving high standards in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Collaborative Leader

Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to foster teamwork across departments.

Innovative Problem Solver

Approaches complex challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.

Data-Driven

Utilizes metrics to guide decision-making and measure initiative effectiveness.

Change Agent

Champions quality and process excellence across the organization.

Preferred Leadership

Prior experience in a managerial or leadership capacity is preferred to effectively lead and mentor the quality team. Additional Information 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

No Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 23, 2026. 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.