Job Description Summary

The Production Quality Manager for Rotors and Generator is overall accountable for Quality matters in the Birr Rotor and Generator shop.
The individual taking this role will establish a close collaboration with various local and global functions (Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Engineering and Customers) to ensure excellence in quality throughout the value chain.

In this role you will drive quality related activities internally with all GE functions and interface with the customer on all quality related matters within Rotors and Generator. You will also act as a champion and sponsor for continuous improvement activities within the department.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Lead a team around 10 quality inspectors and 4 apprentices.
• Ensure that the defined quality requirements are achieved for all projects, and issues are resolved timely to minimize disruption to production plans.
• Leading quality in daily operational meetings in every level.
• Resolve non-conformances (NCRs) with a strong sense of urgency.
• Creation and management of NCRs, creation and follow up of engineering issue resolutions.
• Coordinate and lead quality inspections within the Rotor department.
• Represent the company quality function in front of the customer during witness points and visits.
• Be the main Quality point of contact for internal Customers. Analyze, comment, and approve Project Quality Plans, as well as Inspection and Test plans.
• Manage, control of overall Quality documentation, provide factory quality documentation as per customer requirements and as per schedule.
• Leading Root cause analysis on top issues and implementing necessary actions (RCA methodologies, Lessons Learned, etc.) to create sustained process improvement.
• Supporting engineering team where required on product qualification process.
• Empower team performance, supervise/coach team members and foster a positive culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion LEAN principles and embrace LEAN, continuously question, and take an active role in the continuous improvement processes.
• SAP/PMX/Power Now/Fiori /SDR/ NCR process expertise is a must.
• Expertise and strong knowhow on quality KPIs (key performance indicators), respective processes.
• Responsible to manage, prepare, maintain Quality KPI reporting. 

Required Qualifications:

• Technical bachelor’s degree in electrical / mechanical engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Experience in power generation industry in Quality, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean, or relevant function.
• Strong knowledge about inspection and testing of power plant equipment (Generator knowledge will be considered a bonus).
• Experience and training in Root Cause Analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5-Whys, etc.)
• Strong EHS (Environmental & Health and Safety) mindset
• Process Auditor skills & Certification
• Fluent in English and German

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills, including working with large organizations and various levels of leadership. Able to present key data effectively and clearly.
• Highly motivated self-starter with initiative and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to direct cross-functional work.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Open mindset with a willingness to understand different perspectives and work collaboratively.
• Continuous Improvement expertise and experience
• Effective time management skills & prioritizing ability
• Ability to influence others.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Ownership of quality assurance and quality control, with specific focus on customer interface excellence, operational excellence, and supplier excellence.
• Qualification in Quality Management Systems as Lead Auditor as per ISO 9001, etc.

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