Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition in GE Vernova Hydro Power.

Based in our office in Budapest - Hungary, Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - BoP Mechanical will drive the Quality Assurance process with assigned suppliers of mechanical commodities. The role will entail close alignment with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality functions, as well as with other key stakeholders, and will be focusing on mechanical commodities.

You'll manage dynamic priorities, necessitating minimal guidance, and emphasize effective communication with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers.

What we offer: A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements, competitive benefits, and great development opportunities.

About GE Vernova Hydro Power: GE Vernova's Hydro Power business delivers on turn-key basis advanced, efficient hydro power technologies and services that aim to help electrify a zero carbon future. It is a global leader in hydro power plant technologies and services with industry's one of the largest installed base.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities:

Overall

• Manage supplier QAQC activities to ensure the quality of assigned Commodity components.
• Be the technical focal point to coordinate Sourcing, Engineering, Quality functions while interfacing with suppliers.
• Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements.
• From Order to Delivery oriented fully accountable of quality & technical topics
• Manage panel of supplier up to 30 suppliers (could be more for regional commodity)

Supplier Approval - Supplier Selection

• Request Eligibility doc from to supplier in line with compliance rules
• Manage supplier qualifications as required assuring that assigned suppliers have capability and processes to deliver high quality product
• Support Compliance/Maturity audits (EHS, Manufacturing process, Inspection process) to assure that Suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems

Supplier Qualification - Product Qualification

• Review MPP/ Control plan provided by supplier for each specific project
• Perform Risk Analysis (Supplier/Product) & propose mitigation plan (expediting, inspection, supervisor ....)
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product/process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Follow Manufacturing according to MPP (Q record on time; Quality data book follow up; complete Manufacturing process control report)
• Review preliminary documents and built the product quality data book. Prepare product quality documents focus on customer requirement

Supplier Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of supplier's quality, cycle, and delivery performance
• Manage supplier non-conformance and Deviation activities; identify and drive process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Conduct process capability analysis for Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics. Work with suppliers to improve process capability
• Support Sourcing Quality and cost out initiatives
• Lead cross functional initiatives to improve part quality
• Manage Low Performer (on regular basis) link to NCR, Audit results, Planning, Manufacturing issues.
• Be involved into claim management process (ensure that all data needed for claim are available and relevant to launch recovery program)

Required Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in a technical field, preferably Electrical or Mechanical.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in quality or manufacturing activities of mechanical and/or electrical commodities.
• Knowledge of international standard (such as ASME/ISO/DIN e.g).
• Fluency in English language.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required (around 40% of the time).
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a passion for quality.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and global team environments
• Highly self-motivated

Desired Qualifications

• Audit certification
• NDT certification
• Six sigma or equivalent quality certification.
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering
• Strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings/specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning/evaluation
• NDT certifications (PT, MT, VT)

Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies:

• Ethics and values
• Customer focus
• Ability to Work in team
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary

Job ID: GE_power-110802707

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-04T18:30:47