At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global supplier quality processes and ensure top-notch standards across the supply chain.
- Company: Join a dynamic company focused on innovation and quality in a global environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for global collaboration.
- Other info: Be part of a global team that values continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving quality improvements and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and proven experience in quality leadership.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Global Supplier Quality Leader is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end quality ecosystem within the global supply chain.
This position drives the deployment of robust supplier quality processes, prevents non-conformities, and ensures that quality standards are upheld from the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase through Erection & Commissioning.
This leader serves as a global ambassador for quality, aligning local Quality Management Systems (QMS) with corporate standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction across a complex matrix environment.
Job Description
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Global Leadership & Supplier Management
- Provide leadership for incoming goods inspection and management, ensuring global suppliers adhere to rigorous quality benchmarks.
- Drive product qualification at supplier premises using standardized global tools and methodologies.
- Identify and analyse supplier performance trends, leading improvement initiatives in coordination with Sourcing and Engineering teams to remediate “bad actors.”, prioritise reduction of COPQ.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the manufacturability of designs at supplier sites.
- Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation
- Lead risk analysis (ITO/OTR) by leveraging lessons learned from past projects to prevent recurring failures.
- Support DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) processes to drive proactive quality prevention.
- Champion 8D problem-solving methodologies and coach cross-functional teams in root cause analysis.
- Training and Coaching the PT supplier quality function to meet the current and future needs of the Customer and PT Business.
- Oversee customer audit processes, from preparation and support to action plan execution and follow-up
- Quality Management System (QMS) & Compliance
- Align local QMS frameworks with global Grid Solutions and PTR standards.
- Develop, execute, and oversee the global internal audit program, ensuring findings are addressed with timely corrective actions.
- Establish and mentor a global network of qualified Internal Auditors.
- Lead quality training initiatives and ensure the integration of cyber-security management systems where applicable.
- Operational Excellence
- Oversee governance of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
- Ensure measurement devices are calibrated and approved for use, maintaining the integrity of all quality records.
- Review and consolidate End-of-Manufacturing reports and support gate review processes (Design and Manufacturing).
- Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Proven experience in quality leadership, ideally within a global matrix environment.
- Certifications: QMS Lead Auditor qualification, (IRCA recognised) (ISO 9001 expertise required).
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in prevention tools (FMEA, R&R, Cpk, 8D) and quality control techniques.
- Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Additional language skills would be beneficial.
- Desired Characteristics
- Global Mindset: Experience driving change and simplification across multi-regional teams.
- Leadership: Strong influencing skills, team-player mentality, and a passion for customer satisfaction.
- Process Excellence: Highly process-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management) is a plus, APQP4Wind Specialist.
- Experience working in a matrix environment, remove silo mentality and drive cross functional communication/collaboration.
- Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided
Senior Global Supplier Quality Leader in Stafford employer: GE Vernova
GE Vernova in Stafford is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among engineers. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work on cutting-edge HVDC projects that make a real impact globally. The supportive environment and emphasis on teamwork ensure that every employee can thrive while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
