Lead Project Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary Quality isn't just a checkpoint at GE Vernova — it's the foundation that everything is built on. As a Lead Project Quality Engineer within our Hydro Power business, you will own the quality assurance and control framework for a portfolio of projects, setting standards, driving continuous improvement, and directly shaping how our teams deliver. This is a role for someone who sees quality as a competitive advantage and wants to define what excellence looks like — not just enforce it. You will work at the intersection of engineering precision and operational leadership, partnering with project teams, guiding colleagues, and making decisions that carry real weight for our customers and communities. Job Description What you'll Do Responsible for centralized quality assurance and quality control activities for a given project or group of projects. Utilizes in-depth technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and project experience to perform the project quality role effectively. Able to work in a matrix organization and coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, vendors, and site teams to ensure quality requirements are embedded in project execution. Applies technical experience and analytical thinking, using both internal and external sources beyond the immediate team to reach decisions and conclusions. Reads, understands, and analyses the project contract. Collaborates in identifying project risks and opportunities and in defining and implementing mitigation actions. Defines the project quality assurance strategy with the Project Director, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Develops and implements project quality plans, inspection and test plans, and quality procedures for related packages. Consolidates lessons learned from previous projects into actionable improvements to prevent recurrence. Conducts quality reviews, audits, inspections, and follows up on deviations, non-conformances, and corrective and preventive actions. Supports the Project Director in managing cost of non-quality, related claims, curative and containment actions, and corrective and preventive actions. Monitors project performance periodically and lead appropriate actions to improve results. Leads the Voice of Customer (VoC) process, ensuring periodic feedback is received from the customer and addressed appropriately. Manages the preparation and delivery of the databook (project quality records), ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Reviews drawings, documents, material submittals, inspection reports, and test records for quality conformity. Manages all non-conformities related to the project and the cost of quality. Supports the preparation of claims in the case of vendor bill-backs and third-party claims. Ensures compliance with project specifications, international standards, regulatory requirements, and customer quality expectations. Monitors critical quality milestones and identifies risks that could affect project schedule, cost, or technical performance. Leads resolution of quality issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Interfaces with customers, consultants, and third-party inspectors on quality-related matters. Prepares and presents quality reports, performance dashboards, and lessons learned for management review. Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality performance and reduce rework. Who You Are You are a quality professional who brings strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the confidence to challenge existing approaches when better solutions exist. You are as comfortable working independently as you are rallying a team around a shared standard. Required 10+ years of experience in Quality Management Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management PMP Certification shall be considered as merit for short listing and selection. Membership of Profession Engineering Institution Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions. Proven experience in document management, process improvement, and quality system implementation within a project environment. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences. Preferred Experience in the energy, power, or infrastructure sector — hydro power exposure is a strong advantage. Familiarity with quality management frameworks such as ISO 9001 or equivalent industry standards. Established project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives. Desired Characteristics Shall be able to demonstrate to the allocated projects: Promote SQDC Project Process governance Compliance with project quality plans and inspection requirements Reduction in non-conformances and rework Timely closure of quality issues and corrective actions Accuracy and completeness of quality documentation Customer satisfaction and audit results Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes