The Quality Control Inspector - will work at the Erlanger, KY Service Center to inspect and verify large-scale, power generation equipment and their subassemblies for compliance with engineering specifications, blueprints, and quality standards.
- Dimensional Verification: Perform comprehensive first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on complex, large-scale machined components.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Expertly analyze and interpret complex engineering drawings, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications, to verify part conformity.
- Non-Conformance Reporting: Identify and formally document non-conforming parts. Collaborate with shop floor personnel to quarantine affected material and participate in root cause investigations to prevent recurrence.
- Documentation Excellence: Maintain inspection logs, complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and ensure all quality documentation supports full material traceability.
- Tool Calibration Oversight: Conduct regular audits of inspection equipment to ensure all tools are calibrated, operational, and stored correctly.
- Continuous Improvement: Partner with CNC Machinists to monitor manufacturing processes, identifying potential quality risks early in the production cycle to minimize scrap and rework.
- Safety Adherence: Maintain a high standard of shop floor safety, ensuring all inspection activities are performed in accordance with site-specific safety protocols and PPE requirements.
The candidate must demonstrate advanced proficiency in the setup and use of the following manual precision measuring instruments:
- Micrometers: Precision measurement using outside, inside, depth, and thread micrometers.
- Gage Blocks: Building and assembling gage blocks accurately for checking gages to a standard.
- Calipers: Competent use of vernier, dial, and digital calipers for high-accuracy external, internal, and depth measurements.
- Indicators: Use of dial test indicators and magnetic bases for checking runout, parallelism, perpendicularity, and flatness on surface plates.
- Height Gages: Utilization of vernier and digital height gages for layout, vertical dimension verification, and surface plate setups.
- Fixed Gages: Proficiency with go/no-go plug gages, thread plug gages, and ring gages to verify hole and thread fitment.
- Bore Gages: Precise internal diameter measurement of cylindrical and bearing surfaces.
- Angular Measurement: Use of adjustable protractor heads, precision angle blocks, and sine bars for verifying tapers and angular tolerances.
- Proven experience as a Quality Inspector in a machine shop environment.
- Deep understanding of manual precision measurement techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret complex technical blueprints.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain clear, accurate, and legible handwritten documentation.
- Physical ability to maneuver around large-scale power generation components and perform inspections in various shop floor positions.
- The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:
- The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 22, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
