Quality Engineer (3875)

Location: Greenville, SC, US (Onsite)
Openings: 1
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 Year
Rate: $48/hour (W2) + Benefits
Hours: 40 hours/week 
Project: Gas Turbines

Essential Functions:

Activities include:
Creating Qualification standards in alignment with Global Supply Chain and Engineering
Managing dates and scope for equipment purchases, installation, and qualification
This position requires strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills as well as a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Lead qualifications from inception to closure, parts and special processes (coatings, brazing, etc.)
Apply knowledge of design and manufacturing to implement new ideas that enhance overall qualification process, reduce cost and add value.
Identify and implement qualification cost out opportunities
Regional, and in some cases, global: shop support
· Cultivate positive working environment and morale; drive a sense of urgency and quality with speed

Qualifications/Requirements:
· Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Desired Characteristics:
· 6+ years of turbine engineering and/or manufacturing experience
· Program management experience
· Strong team player
· Well versed in lean manufacturing methods
· Experience interfacing across matrix organizations
· Good negotiation skills
· Ability to build trust with team members and interfacing organizations.
· Experience and familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes
· Customer satisfaction mindset with strong Quality orientation
· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work in a dynamic environment with individuals in global locations
· Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and deliver the best GE products