Regional Supplier Quality Leader - Configured Systems AMERICAS

Job Description Summary
This is a high-impact, high-visibility people leadership role at one of the most dynamic intersections of GE Vernova's Gas Power supply chain. As the Regional Supplier Quality Leader – Configured Systems, AMERICAS, you will lead a team of approximately 20+ professionals — including Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), Supplier Quality Inspectors (SQIs), and technical leaders — through an exciting period of rapid organizational growth.
The scope of this role is expanding significantly. The AMERICAS region is absorbing a new product scope — Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) — in addition to the existing Material Shipped Directly (MSD) and Balance of Plant (BoP) portfolios. This creates an unprecedented leadership challenge — and an equally unprecedented career opportunity.
This is the right role for a mid-career quality or supply chain leader who thrives under complexity, is not afraid of a challenge, and is looking for a position that will accelerate their career trajectory and put them in direct contact with key customers and senior stakeholders.
People Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~20+ professionals across SQE, SQI, and technical leader functions, with 4–5 direct reports managing sub-teams
• Drive a strong leadership pipeline grounded in integrity, accountability, and GE Leadership Behaviors
• Build and sustain an inclusive, psychologically safe team culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous learning
• Ensure effective cross-functional communication and alignment with operational goals across a globally distributed team
Strategic Supplier Quality Management
• Own the end-to-end supplier quality process — from supplier approval and qualification through purchase order execution, inspections, problem resolution, and shipment release — across the MSD, BoP, and HRSG supply base in the AMERICAS region
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to ensure on-time delivery, on-budget execution, and first-time-right product quality
• Align with Global Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing leaders to identify and drive supplier quality development programs that continuously elevate performance
Operational Excellence & Compliance
• Drive systematic improvements to meet CoPQ targets, on-time delivery, cost-out/savings goals, and Gas Power SQ KPIs
• Oversee Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for supplier non-conformances; ensure preventative actions are implemented and sustained
• Lead qualification, development, and surveillance audits across the AMERICAS supply base
• Ensure compliance with management system procedures for supplier approval and product qualification
• Manage Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and RCAs for complex, cross-functional quality issues
• Execute Lean programs with suppliers; manage budgets effectively for people and projects
• Own SRG (Safety/Health/Environment Supplier Responsibility Guidelines) metrics and audits for assigned suppliers
As Needed (Occasional)
• Deputize for individual SQEs during coverage gaps, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI), and supplier surveillance audits (Note: This is an infrequent activity, not a core daily function)