Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

General Electric

MEA Regional Sourcing organization of Hydro business is structured around the commodities. The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer owns the process of supplier quality in Supply Chain by :

• Being the single interface between the supplier and GE all along project execution (Quality & Technical)
• Managing Supplier Approval / Supplier Selection
•  Leading Supplier Qualification / Product Qualification
• Performing Supplier Continuous Improvement program with strong supplier performance monitoring
• Driving quality for assigned electrical equipment suppliers including quality plan implementation
• Owning supplier results, improvements utilizing supplier scorecards, audits, ensuring compliance and driving improvement plans where needed

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier activities to ensure the quality of assigned Commodity components
• Be the technical focal point to coordinate Sourcing, Design & Materials Management functions while interfacing with suppliers
• Drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures and specification requirements
• Two-in Team with Sourcing / One Face at supplier all along projects execution / Internal interfaces with Inspector, Expeditor, Procurement Specialist, Engineering, and Industrialization
• 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)
• Request Eligibility doc (MMR) 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
• Drive Compliance/Maturity audits (EHS, Manufacturing process, Inspection process) to assure that Suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems
• Review MPP/ Control plan provided by supplier for each specific projects
• 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
• Supervise 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
• 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)
• Supplier Compliance level
• Number of Supplier audit
• Supplier Action plan / Mitigation plan progress
• Number of Stop the line / Quality alert
• Defective inspection (%)
• % of late NCR´s per supplier / RPN risk priority number
• Vendor Bill Back ($)
• Supplier Maturity progress (%)
• Supplier Scorecard level (%)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical and/or Electronical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a reputable university
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Power Plant Electrical Commodity such as Circuit Breakers, Switchgears, Power/Control & FO Cables, MV/LV Switchgear, Electrical & Control Panels, RTU’s, e-House, Power & Distribution Transformers, Steel Structures, Cable Trays & steel supports, Electromechanical Erection, Testing & Commissioning, HVAC, Telecom, Fire Protection Systems etc.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally in EMEA region as required (Min. 40%)
• Fluent English
• Strong background in interpretation of Engineering drawings/specifications, metrology, and manufacturing process planning/evaluation. Experience in quality, manufacturing and engineering.
• Problem solving skills / Six sigma trained and certified or equivalent quality certification
• Knowledge of international standard IEC, ANSI & Quality system - ISO 9000 etc.
• Office software (Excel, Power Point…)

Desired Qualifications:

• Audit certification would an asset
• Additional languages skills would be a plus
• Customer focus
• Technology enthusiast, familiarity with digital tools
• Demonstrated technical aptitude & discussions and a passion for quality
• Demonstrated proactive approach and issue ownership with process orientation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional and global team environments
• Highly self-motivated