Job Information
GE Vernova Senior Project Quality Leader in Stafford, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
This is a Senior Project Quality Lead position for a large and complex HVDC connection project.
The Senior Project Quality leader will be accountable for developing and delivering project quality plans and quality deliverables in line with project life cycle phasing.
The position will incorporate staff management of a small team of quality professionals inclusive of equipment quality and site quality functions.
The Quality leader will report directly to the Project director and have strong interface with Client Quality and project management team.
As Quality Leader you will require strong 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.
Job Description
Main 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, Consortium 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 organisation and ways of working.
Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team.
These jobs have significant input into their priorities. Jobs at this level tend to be covered by professional practices and policies but these are shaped by the role.
Working within broad guidelines and policies, roles at this level have moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of evaluative judgment.
Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function.
Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
Manage multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications
In depth Quality leadership preferably in similar project business.
Exceptional knowledge and experience of ISO9001:2015 & ISO21500:2012, should be lead auditor for ISO9001:2015.
Would be advantage for experience and or understanding of ISO15288, ISO45001, ISO14001 but not essential.
Would be advantage to have Green belt.
RCA, CAPA, 8D methods.
Essential Experience
Exceptional skills IT tool usage, Microsoft office, document control systems, non-conformance management systems, SAP, BIM, Completion management or similar.
Risk processes (FMEA style methods).
Some travel to customer site will be required in UK as estimate around 10% to 15%.
Some additional travel by exception may be required outside of UK.
Degree in Engineering discipline or similar for the type of work or experience which equates to a similar level of competence.
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 full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
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:
Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford and Berlin.
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes