Unclassified - Cincinnati, OH
posted 4 months ago
The Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Edison Works Quality Engineer at GE Renewable Energy is a pivotal role focused on ensuring the quality of delivered hardware and shop quality assurance. This position requires a deep engagement with various teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Shop Operations, in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production environments. The specialist will be responsible for directing hardware and process quality development and execution on the shop floor across Assembly, Component, and Lab environments. This includes overseeing both NPI and low-rate production, ensuring that all products conform to specifications through daily management and the application of quality tools and continuous improvement initiatives such as kaizen activities. In this role, the engineer will develop a comprehensive understanding of quality management policies and procedures, authoring and maintaining these documents to support manufacturing shop operations. The position also involves performing audits of products, workstations, and special processes to uphold the Quality Management System. The engineer will compile, review, approve, and maintain First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, and will be responsible for reviewing hardware and assembly issues to ensure conformance, containment, and resolution, particularly in relation to Preliminary Review (PR) and Material Review Board (MRB) processes. Additionally, the Lead Manufacturing Specialist will facilitate and own Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes for hardware and quality systems issues. A strong understanding of key business drivers is essential, as the engineer will need to integrate their work with other teams and contribute effectively to the overall objectives of the organization. The role requires analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose solutions that may fall outside of established parameters, albeit with guidance. The engineer will leverage their prior experience and on-the-job training to tackle straightforward tasks and will have access to the technical skills necessary for effective decision-making.