Roles and Responsibilities

As Lead Liaison Supplier Quality Engineer, you will :

• Develop and lead process / product verification efforts, quality system audits and supplier surveillance program on assigned components if any.

• Lead process improvement efforts using GE Renewable Energy Quality systems, tools and procedures to drive process quality improvements and leverage statistical tools for evaluation of process capability on critical-to-quality (CTQ) part / component characteristics

• Address Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction based on customer, assembly shop and site feedback and incorporate key customer critical-to-quality parameters in supplier processes

• Coordinate resolution of Supplier Deviation Requests (SDR’s), material substitutions and quality control reviews on non-conformances at supplier facility and/or wind farm sites

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) for process improvement, and preventive / corrective action as required

• Audit to ensure compliance

• Support read-across global activities and escalation process

• Coordinate supplier activities at Saint Nazaire facility

• Actively work on problem solving in the plant acting as primary line for issue resolution from suppliers

• Act as a Liaison among SQEs, suppliers and key stakeholders to drive effective and timely issue resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Report out supplier performance KPIs, support Non-Conformance Management reviews, supplier performance turnaround plans and implement firewalls as needed to ensure adequate service level at assigned site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing quality process experience on serial production environment and strong issue resolution background

• Lean Six Sigma trained and certified or equivalent quality training and certification.

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidate must have valid EU working permit

• Position is based primarily Saint-Nazaire, France area

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Convey expectations, provide feedback, negotiate quality requirements and build strong working relationships.

• Fluent in English and French

• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably in the wind industry, is valuable. Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, quality control methods, and wind industry standards is beneficial.

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001, is highly desirable. Experience in implementing and maintaining quality management systems and adherence to quality standards is an advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in supplier quality assurance and management is important. This includes assessing and approving new suppliers, conducting supplier audits, managing supplier performance, and working on supplier corrective actions.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify the root causes of quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. Be able to use various tools and methodologies, such as root cause analysis, 8D, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).

• Be adept at assessing and mitigating risks associated with supplier quality. Understanding risk management methodologies and proactively address potential quality issues.

• Demonstrate leadership, effective project management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize activities, and meet deadlines.

• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement and actively seek for opportunities to enhance quality processes and overall supplier performance.

• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Supplier quality issues and challenges may arise unexpectedly, and your ability to quickly adapt and find solutions will be valuable.

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Rôles et Responsabilités

En tant que Lead Liaison Supplier Quality Engineer, vous devrez :

• Développer et diriger les efforts de vérification des processus / produits, les audits du système qualité et le programme de surveillance des fournisseurs sur les composants assignés.

• Diriger les efforts d'amélioration des processus à l'aide des systèmes, outils et procédures de qualité des énergies renouvelables de GE pour conduire des améliorations de la qualité des processus et tirer parti des outils statistiques pour l'évaluation de la capacité des processus sur les caractéristiques des pièces/composants critiques pour la qualité (CTQ)

• Traiter la réduction du coût de la mauvaise qualité (COPQ) en fonction des commentaires des clients, de l'atelier d'assemblage et du site et intégrer les paramètres clés du client pour la qualité dans les processus des fournisseurs

• Coordonner la résolution des demandes de déviation des fournisseurs (SDR), les substitutions de matériaux et les examens de contrôle de la qualité sur les non-conformités dans les installations du fournisseur et/ou sur les sites des parcs éoliens

• Effectuer une analyse des causes profondes (RCA), une FMEA (analyse des modes de défaillance et des effets) pour l'amélioration des processus et des mesures préventives/correctives au besoin

• Audit pour assurer la conformité

• Prise en charge des activités globales de lecture croisée et du processus d'escalade

• Coordonner les activités des fournisseurs sur le site de Saint Nazaire

• Travailler activement à la résolution de problèmes dans l'usine en agissant comme ligne principale pour la résolution des problèmes des fournisseurs

• Agir en tant que liaison entre les SQE, les fournisseurs et les principales parties prenantes pour favoriser une résolution efficace et rapide des problèmes et assurer la satisfaction des clients.

• Reporter les KPI de performance des fournisseurs, prendre en charge les revues de gestion des non-conformités, les plans de redressement des performances des fournisseurs et mettre en place des pare-feu si nécessaire pour assurer un niveau de service adéquat sur le site assigné.