Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for driving quality performance across assigned suppliers, including the implementation of quality plans and the selection of suppliers through structured qualification processes. The position owns supplier results by leveraging scorecards to drive continuous improvements and oversees comprehensive supplier audits to ensure regulatory compliance and execute necessary improvement plans. The incumbent applies knowledge of industry best practices, cross-functional integration, and market awareness to support operational excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the full quality lifecycle for outsourced generator components and heavy machinery
• Drive quality assurance from initial supplier selection through to final inspections
• Execute supplier evaluations, capability assessments, and compliance audits
• Onboard new suppliers in close partnership with sourcing and engineering teams
• Conduct surveillance audits and Factory Acceptance Tests at supplier locations
• Handle Supplier Deviation Requests and Non-Conformance Reports efficiently
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and resolve complex, cross-functional quality issues
• Drive continuous quality improvement across assigned European suppliers and collaborate closely with our Wrocław manufacturing plant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent extensive, hands-on technical experience in a relevant field
• Significant practical experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, manufacturing, or heavy machinery—ideally with direct, hands-on exposure to heavy rotating equipment, generators, or large electrical/mechanical components (e.g., assembly, rotors, stators, or windings)
• Strong working knowledge of quality tools and standards (Root Cause Analysis, NCR/SDR management, quality assessments, and process audits)
• Excellent command of English in both written and verbal communication
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Europe (>40% of the time) for supplier audits, inspections, and quality resolutions
• Based in or willing to commute regularly to our Wrocław facility (hybrid work model)

Desired Characteristics

• Direct professional experience within the power generation sector, specifically with turbo-generators or hydro-generators
• Proficiency in German or Polish language skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to drive actions and influence regional counterparts and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex technical problems autonomously

What we offer

• Employment contract (Umowa o pracę) in a global leader in the energy sector
• Attractive benefits package: group life insurance, private medical care, Multisport card, and annual bonus
• Substantive professional development and the opportunity to impact the surrounding business environment
• The chance to build professional relationships and collaborate with GE Vernova leaders and teams from all over the world
• A challenging and responsible role full of growth opportunities
• The opportunity to participate in exciting projects across various areas
• Flexible work setup: Hybrid model combining remote work with on-site presence at our Wrocław facility

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