Job Description Summary• As part of GE Vernova – Power conversion & Storage, Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for overall Quality Requirements of solar products like LV5, LV5+ inverter and BESS.
• Under the Supervision of the Supplier Quality leader, he or she will be responsible of committing to and achieving the Renewable Energy Quality requirements & supplier quality objectives, in terms of supplier quality requirements.

Job Description

Requirements:

Perform supplier audits (quality system, process, product) in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards & Supplier regulatory guidelines.Evaluate and qualify new suppliers for PCBA, resistors, capacitors, breakers, RMU, laminates, Fans, CT’s, IGBT and most of the electronic parts getting used in solar Inverter.Conduct process capability studies, supplier risk assessments, and capacity evaluations.Drive APQP and ensure on-time submission of PPAP for new parts and engineering changes.Review and validate supplier documentation including control plans, FMEA, flow charts, and work instructions.Develop supplier scorecards, drive performance monitoring, and lead periodic reviews.Support and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and prepare qualification reports.Lead root cause analysis and resolution using 8D, Ishikawa, and 5-Why techniques.Track and close supplier non-conformities (NCs) and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Drive reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and Cost of Failure Recovery (COFR).Implement Lean principles and Kaizen with suppliers for yield improvement and waste reduction.Participate in process audits, identify gaps, and drive improvements.Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and reduce variation.Act as the interface between customers and suppliers to resolve field issues.Work with design, operations, and sourcing teams to align supplier capabilities with product requirements.Provide training and technical guidance to suppliers for continuous performance enhancement.

Qualifications & Skills / Desired Characteristics:

Education: B. Tech / BE in Electrical and Electronics & Electronics and communication Engineering with 8+ years of Strong expertise in PCBAs, passive electrical components, breakers, and insulation laminates.Proven experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, FAT. EMI/EMC complianceCertified in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).Ability to travel to supplier locations (domestic and international).Excellent communication, auditing, and stakeholder management skills.Fluent in Tamil, English and Hindi language (Written and spoken)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes