Quality Engineer

Job description

3077212
City

Wilmington
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Nuclear
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

North Carolina
Postal Code

28402-2819
Role Summary/Purpose

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting and improving product and process compliance to regulatory, technical, and quality systems requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Quality Engineer, you will:

·  Ensure regulatory agency audits and inspections
·  Ensure compliance of product validation and verification activities
·  Develop / implement process and product compliance mechanisms, including the implementation of quality software tools, pproduct and process development, implementation, improvement and control
·  Provide technical support and guidance to product development, sourcing, and operations teams to ensure and improve product and process quality
·  Lead sourcing and operations cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, effective processes, in conformance with global and local procedures
·  Lead root cause analysis and work with cross-functional organizations to implement effective corrective actions
·  Through Preventative Action management, lead continuous product and process quality improvements, and demonstrate compliance during internal and external audit / inspection opportunities
·  Participate in the development of product specifications, focusing on measurable quality attributes and performance indicators, and assist product development teams to develop a specification set that meets program objectives and that can be validated
·  Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) projects in areas of test, validation requirements, regulatory requirements, specification development, measurable outcomes, and other quality activities necessary to meet project objectives
·  Supervise an hourly team of inspectors
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Ceramics
Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited
university or college
·  Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or another technical environment
Desired Characteristics

·  Well-grounded understanding of the ISO Quality System requirements
·  Experience with design controls and/or design verification, supplier quality, and validation
·  Proficient in the use of appropriate cause analysis tools and techniques, such as root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, FMEA, DOE, ANOVA, Cpk, etc.
·  Strong process improvement mindset with demonstrated experience with or knowledge of product quality improvement tools. such as Six Sigma, DFR, etc.
·  Experience with the practical application of fundamental quality problem solving and improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools
·  Skills in auditing, including conducting audits, documenting findings, tracking corrective / preventive actions, validating corrective / preventive actions, and closure
·  Ability to interface with top organizational leadership, and internal and external customers, responding in a professional manner
·  Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
·  Adaptable / Flexible
·  Open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
·  Strong technical aptitude (i.e., ability to read / comprehend technical documentation, ability to comprehend / execute procedures, demonstrated understanding of system documentation)
·  Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
·  Strong team player
·  Ability to work in a remote team environment
·  Demonstrated ownership for assigned projects
·  Effective at multi-tasking (i.e., handling competing priorities)
·  Dependability: reliable, responsible, dedicated, committed, and fulfilling obligations
·  Integrity: accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others

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About Us

Based in Wilmington, N.C., GEH is a world-leading provider of advanced reactors and nuclear services. Established in June 2007, GEH is a part of a global nuclear alliance created by GE and Hitachi to serve the global nuclear industry. The nuclear alliance executes a single, strategic vision to create a broader portfolio of solutions, expanding its capabilities for new reactor and service opportunities. The alliance offers customers around the world the technological leadership required to effectively enhance reactor performance, power output and safety.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE 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.