Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality of procured services, materials, and products in the nuclear business. In this role you will develop requirements and plans for supplier qualifications, drive quality for assigned suppliers, own supplier results, and drive quality plan implementation and supplier improvements. In addition, you will own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed. The SQE also investigates and analyzes nonconforming products to determine root cause and execute corrective actions within the supply base. Job Description This position is On-Site and will require relocation to Wilmington, NC Roles and Responsibilities Perform Supplier Quality Engineer activities focusing on supplier approval, supplier qualification and quality control of the procurement activities. Provide technical guidance to a global supplier base to assure product and process compliance with regulatory requirements and engineering drawings and specifications. Development of inspection, verification, qualification plans, in addition to tests and processes to assure products and services meet the quality requirements. Work proactively with suppliers to resolve quality concerns applying technical and quality expertise to avoid reoccurrences of quality issues. Investigate and analyze nonconforming products to determine root cause and execute corrective actions within the supply base. Work closely with Sourcing, business teams, manufacturing, and engineering to eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers that may affect quality requirements. Implement changes to improve processes and product quality, optimize production of quality at the source, and eliminate failures/losses. Encourage excellence in compliance, customer service, safety, quality and productivity. Drive team and process continuous improvement through Lean. Write and review technical quality documents, plans and procedures. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 5 years of professional experience in quality, engineering, nuclear operations, manufacturing, sourcing or equivalent discipline OR Associate Degree from an accredited college, with 10 years of professional experience in quality, engineering, nuclear operations, manufacturing, sourcing or equivalent discipline. Eligibility Requirements Ability and willingness to travel to GEV sites and suppliers up to 20% of the time as required Desired Characteristics Engineering or other technical degree; Master’s Degree in business / engineering Experience working within a nuclear QA program in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Operations or Sourcing activities. Demonstrated familiarity with, 10CFR50 Appendix B or ISO-9000 requirements Knowledge of quality and sourcing disciplines, including supplier development / management, quality systems. Demonstrated technical aptitude in supplier quality, design engineering or manufacturing engineering role. Experience with electrical/electronic equipment procurement / quality requirements. Experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers Product quality experience in a high technology and/or highly regulated industry Previous or current Lead Auditor certification Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once. Ability to communicate & collaborate effectively at all levels; strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and Oracle Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP) systems. Lean and/or Six Sigma certification. Experience implementing and sustaining continuous improvement through Lean tools, including KPI/metrics to drive improvement. GE Program graduate, e.g., EEDP, OMLP, FEP (GE employees only). This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. 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: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $94,600.00 and $157,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 17, 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.