Lead Quality, EHS, and Compliance Engineer - Direct Air Capture
5 days ago• Greenville, SC
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
What impact you'll make
As a Lead Quality, EHS, and Compliance Engineer of the Direct Air Capture NPI Engineering team, you will be an active contributor to establishing integrated Quality, EHS, and Compliance frameworks for first-of-a-kind carbon removal systems and deploying Built-In Quality approaches across the DAC engineering lifecycle.
Job Description
What you'll do
- Establish Built-In Quality culture and deploy Zero Defect approaches across DAC engineering lifecycle
- Develop and own DAC-specific quality processes, procedures, and engineering deliverables aligned with company standards
- Lead Design FMEAs and Process FMEAs as core tools for proactive risk identification and mitigation
- Integrate EHS and product safety requirements into DAC system design and engineering operations
- Drive compliance and regulatory readiness by identifying relevant standards and requirements for DAC systems
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for design issues, test escapes, and field events
- Partner across engineering, supply chain, and field execution to incorporate quality and compliance requirements
- Plan and support internal audits, design reviews, and readiness reviews for DAC NPI projects
- Enable culture change by championing Quality, EHS, and Compliance principles and coordinating training programs
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What you'll bring (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, EHS, or related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience implementing quality management frameworks in product development or NPI contexts
- Proven track record applying quality tools such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and leading root cause analysis
- Experience integrating EHS principles into engineering design and demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability and willingness to travel, ~ 25-50% annually.
What will make you stand out
- Experience in carbon capture, power generation, process industries, or clean technology
- Hands-on experience with quality and EHS standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001
- Demonstrated depth in DFMEA and PFMEA facilitation and translation into design requirements
- Experience working in NPI, R&D, or early-stage technology commercialization
- Prior responsibility for Built-In Quality or Zero Defect initiatives
- Demonstrated success influencing culture and behavior through training and continuous improvement
About GE Vernova Direct Air Capture
GE Vernova's Direct Air Capture business develops innovative carbon removal technologies that capture CO2 directly from ambient air, supporting global decarbonization efforts and helping build a more sustainable energy future.
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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 January 08, 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.
Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1743472101
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-07T18:31:35
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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