Production Quality Manager
Today• Smithton, PA
Job Description Summary
The Production Quality Manager for GE Vernova is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured meet or exceed applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role oversees production quality processes, leads root-cause investigations, drives continuous improvement, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize product quality and manufacturing reliability.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes, troubleshooting. Includes conformance in manufacturing, product inspection, witness points, etc.
- Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
- Strong problem solving/ root cause analysis skills with deep expertise leading cross-functional Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance quality, operational performance and improve customer satisfaction. Provides data-driven insights to deliver sustainable, scalable improvements.
- Lead cross-functional teams for nonconformance investigations.
- Use structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys, PFMEA) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Track and report production quality metrics, failure trends, and improvement progress.
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
- Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
- Support new product introductions (NPIs) by developing quality plans and integrating learnings from prior builds.
- Work closely with production supervisors, operators, and engineers to ensure alignment on quality expectations and performance.
- Communicate quality issues, risks, and resolutions to leadership and stakeholders.
- Provide training and coaching to production teams on quality standards, inspection techniques, and defect prevention.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, production quality, or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of QMS requirements and production quality methods.
- Proven experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Proficiency with statistical tools, SPC, and quality data analysis.
Desired Skills
- Must have strong organization skills and be driven to achieve
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Data-driven problem solver with strong analytical capability.
- Detail-oriented, disciplined, and committed to operational excellence.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced, low-volume manufacturing environment.
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 $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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: ineligible.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 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.
Client-provided location(s): Smithton, PA
Job ID: GE_power-2000531035
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-18T18:33:07
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
- 401(K) With Company Matching
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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