Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_on1042, Old Mariaville Road, Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York, 12306, United States
About the Role
The Engineering Business Operations Quality and Lean Leader serves as the strategic bridge between Gas Power Engineering and the Steam Power Services Business Line. This role exists to ensure that engineering execution, operational priorities, and improvement initiatives are fully aligned to deliver performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). By partnering closely with Business Line leadership and embedded Lean and Quality organizations, the leader removes barriers and accelerates execution across the value stream.
This position operates at the unique intersection of Engineering, Business Line leadership, and enterprise initiatives. The leader drives the deployment of GE Vernova’s Lean Operating Method—including MOR alignment, Hoshin Kanri, Daily Management, and Kaizen—while strengthening operational rigor and performance transparency. A key focus is supporting the Steam Power upgrade value stream by integrating operational priorities and problem-solving to ensure successful delivery.
The role offers broad exposure to value stream strategy and cross-functional leadership, enabling direct impact on GE Vernova’s global energy portfolio. It is designed for a high-performing leader who can influence complex organizations to translate operational challenges into actionable improvement plans.
Work location
Work model: Remote
1042, Old Mariaville Road, Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York, 12306, United States
Town of Rotterdam, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as primary conduit between Business Line leadership and Gas Power Engineering to align priorities and execution
- check_circlePartner with Traditional Operations on MOR alignment and annual KPI deployment for Engineering teams
- check_circleRepresent Engineering in Business Line operating cadences including Monthly Operating Reviews and staff meetings
- check_circleDrive accountability for improvement outcomes across Engineering organizations to ensure progress in SQDC metrics
- check_circleDrive timely resolution of Engineering owned NCRs through Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- check_circleIntegrate improvement roadmaps to align Lean, Quality, reliability, and operational initiatives
- check_circleSupport deployment of the Zero Defect Framework within Engineering design processes and risk management
- check_circlePartner with Engineering Lean and Quality leaders to accelerate continuous improvement execution
- check_circleIdentify systemic operational risks and drive timely escalation and resolution with leadership
- check_circleSupport Steam Power Upgrade value stream by coordinating Engineering operational priorities and execution
- check_circleDrive Read Across of lessons learned and corrective actions across Engineering teams to prevent recurrence
- check_circleAdvance deployment of GE Vernova's Lean Operating Method including Hoshin Kanri and Kaizen across Engineering teams
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline or relevant experience
- verifiedSignificant leadership experience in engineering, operations, manufacturing, or business operations
- verifiedBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- verifiedLegally authorized to work in the United States
Nice to Have
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with experience applying Lean principles and operational management systems, including Daily Management, value stream improvement, and structured problem solving. Proven ability to lead cross functional initiatives and influence leaders across Engineering, Operations, and Business Line organizations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to align multiple organizations and operate effectively in high visibility, enterprise level initiatives. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in matrixed, cross functional environments requiring influence without direct authority. Strong enterprise mindset with the ability to connect operational improvements to broader business outcomes. Ability to simplify complex challenges and drive structured execution across multiple organizations. High degree of ownership and accountability with a strong bias toward action and results. Strong collaboration and leadership presence, with the ability to engage senior leaders and technical teams.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coveragecheck_circleAccess to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resourcecheck_circleAccess to Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential counselingcheck_circleGE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching and contributionscheck_circleAccess to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultantscheck_circleTuition assistancecheck_circleAdoption assistancecheck_circlePaid parental leavecheck_circleDisability benefitscheck_circleLife insurance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Lean Operating Method, Hoshin Kanri, Daily Management, Lean Roadmaps, Kaizen, Zero Defect Framework, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective And Preventive Actions, PSR Analysis, Monthly Operating Reviews.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline or relevant experience.
Frequently asked questions about Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader at GE Vernova
What does a Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader at GE Vernova do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader at GE Vernova will serve as primary conduit between business line leadership and gas power engineering to align priorities and execution; partner with traditional operations on mor alignment and annual kpi deployment for engineering teams; represent engineering in business line operating cadences including monthly operating reviews and staff meetings; and drive accountability for improvement outcomes across engineering organizations to ensure progress in sqdc metrics.
What are the requirements for this Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader role?expand_more
GE Vernova is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline or relevant experience; Significant leadership experience in engineering, operations, manufacturing, or business operations; Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance; and Legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader at GE Vernova is based in 1042, Old Mariaville Road, Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady, New York, 12306, United States. This is a remote role.
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GE Vernova has listed this Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader role as remote.
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Key skills for Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader at GE Vernova include Lean Operating Method; Hoshin Kanri; Daily Management; Lean Roadmaps; Kaizen; Zero Defect Framework; Root Cause Analysis; and Corrective And Preventive Actions.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline or relevant experience.
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Engineering Business Quality & Lean Leader at GE Vernova is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.