Supplier Quality Manager - Configured Systems, South Korea

About the role

GE Vernova is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager for configured systems in South Korea. The role combines two functions: leading a supplier quality team as a first-line manager, and acting as a supplier quality engineer (SQE) covering assigned equipment and products from supplier qualification through final inspections.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy the supplier quality policy and manage the supplier quality team to meet KPIs
• Lead supplier qualification, including quality and compliance audits, and prepare documents such as the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and Inspection Testing Plan (ITPL)
• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI), and organize inspections at suppliers
• Develop and run surveillance audits and own supplier deviation requests, non-conformance reports and root cause analyses
• Approve supplier end-of-manufacturing reports and release shipments
• Own supplier audits, drive improvement plans and act as the main contact for assigned commodities with regional quality, project and sourcing teams
• Lead medium-to-complex projects with moderate risk and resource needs, and serve as a technical and problem-solving resource for the team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Metallurgy Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in power, oil and gas
• Proven ability to lead projects, work independently and motivate others
• Strong oral and written communication skills and English proficiency
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at short notice

Required skills

• Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Preferred: knowledge of casting, forging, welding, heat treatment and coating processes
• Preferred: familiarity with ASTM, ASME and API codes, welding technical knowledge and NDT knowledge, CWI certificate, lead auditor certification, Lean Six Sigma certification