Project Quality Manager

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. As Quality Leader you will have advanced influencing and communication skills to align and enforce the project on GE Vernova 'Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost' priority and encourage the 'Step up, Step in and Step together' culture and behaviours for both Safety and Quality.

You will be accountable for developing and delivering project quality plans and quality deliverables in line with project life cycle phasing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has worked as a quality leader and is looking to develop their future career with a world leading and progressive business shaping the future of renewable energy transmission for this generation, the next generation and beyond.

Travel

Some travel to customer site will be required in the UK, estimated around 10% to 15%. Some additional travel by exception may be required outside of the UK.

Role Summary

The position will not have any direct reports but will include the need to drive action and influence small teams of people within the project delivery life cycle. The Quality leader will report directly to the NE region Quality leader but will have an excellent interface with Client Quality and project management team.

Responsibilities

• Production in line with Vernova quality management system and client contractual quality requirements, Project quality plans and deliverables.
• Development of transactional process between internal and external clients (Project site, Supply chain, and end client).
• Training and development of Project team on Quality process and tools, e.g. non-conformance, Customer satisfaction.
• Development and delivery of Project audit plan, both internal audits and client or third party audits.
• Quality reporting, both internally and to the client.
• Non conformance management, inclusive of RCA, CAPA, 8D.
• Customer satisfaction and complaint handling.
• COPQ and CoR reporting and RCA.
• Leadership of small team of quality professionals inclusive of Site quality, ITP, Equipment quality.
• Management of change within the project.
• Developing specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Serves as best practice / quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest functional developments in own area.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working.
• Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated years of Quality leadership preferably in similar project business.
• Exceptional knowledge and experience of ISO9001:2015 & ISO21500:2012, should be lead auditor for ISO9001:2015.
• Experience and/or understanding of ISO15288, ISO45001, ISO14001 would be advantageous but not essential.
• Green belt would be advantageous.
• RCA, CAPA, 8D methods.
• Risk processes (FMEA style methods).
• MCQI Certified is a plus.
• Degree in Engineering discipline or similar for the type of work or experience which equates to a similar level of competence.
• Essential: Excellent skills in IT tool usage, Microsoft Office, document control systems, non-conformance management systems, SAP, BIM, Completion management or similar.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfil the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.