Role Summary/Purpose

As the Automation Quality Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating process-related quality and growth initiatives including traditional QA, Agile, Six Sigma (DFSS, DMAIC, and Lean) and Innovation Processes working with the product line and functional leadership across the business. You will drive integrated business processes and documentation to facilitate productivity and global expansion.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop and lead the overall Quality strategy and execution plan for Automation, including curriculum development, training, project co-ordination and certifications across all global sites

Lead and Leverage the combined Quality and Lean Initiatives for the Automation Business

Quality Leadership includes COQ reduction actions, QMS deployment, monitoring and auditing for effectiveness, Key customer Issue management

Lean Leadership includes sponsoring Lean Action Work Outs (AWO's), providing tools and best practices

Develop strategies that support Automation growth and execution excellence

Develop roadmap for effective utilization of Agile, Six Sigma, Lean and QA resources including resource allocation, project selection and prioritization, and certification (DMAIC and DFSS)

Assess need and deploy resources to various Automation plant sites and suppliers, supplementing local teams, for short run, quick improvements, and subsequent monitoring

Design and develop an integrated and dynamic Quality Management System for Automation

Engage Automation quality team in driving business improvements in Inquiry to Order (ITO), customer service, project management, and New Product Introduction (NPI) effectiveness

Lead customer quality focus including Net Promoter Score (NPS), issue resolution, and analysis of warranty and other COQ issues. Own COQ budget responsibility

Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

At least five years of experience in Quality, in roles of increasingly responsibility

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics Master Black Belt certified

Knowledge in application of DFSS methods and tools

Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and facilitation skills

Strong and demonstrated leadership skills

Ability to work effectively cross functionally

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma quality concepts and tools

Leadership in business operations or product line role, with demonstrated ability to lead and execute a business strategy

Prior experience in a customer-facing role

Demonstrated skills leading and motivating a team across functional operational boundaries

Demonstrated skill leading global teams; Direct international (non US) experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Masters Degree in business administration or relevant technical discipline

Strong analytical bias

Experience with application of Lean principles and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Lean Action-Work-Outs, and Lean Design concepts

Experience using Minitab, Gen IIII Tools, PEZ, and Design Expert

Self-motivated and independent

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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