The Quality Management System & Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for the oversight, effectiveness, standardization, and continual evolution of Garlington’s Quality Management System (QMS), while also serving as a continuous improvement leader for structured problem solving, operational excellence, and Built-In Quality (BIQ) sustainment. This role ensures the QMS is not merely compliant, but an active business operating system that drives process discipline, defect prevention, operational consistency, customer satisfaction, and measurable performance improvement. The leader will partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Plant Leadership to implement robust quality strategies, elevate process capability, institutionalize best practices, and drive sustainable continuous improvement across the business. This role serves as a subject matter expert for quality systems, advanced problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action effectiveness, and strategic improvement initiatives aligned with operational and customer priorities.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Evaluate Quality Management System (QMS) effectiveness through audits, management reviews, performance metrics, trend analysis, and business feedback.
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Implement and sustain robust Quality Management System improvements at the Garlington Plant
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Drive standardization of procedures, work instructions, control methodologies, and system expectations across value streams.
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Lead periodic management reviews of QMS effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
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Collaborate with Value Stream Quality Leaders to build plant-level Quality Management System (QMS) expertise and deployment.
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Benchmark internal and external best practices to improve system performance.
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Coach and mentor teams in advanced quality tools and methodologies including 8D Problem Solving, 5-Whys/3x5 Whys, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving techniques.
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Engage in site operating rhythms to review key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze recurring themes, and lead targeted process performance improvement actions across the value streams.
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Partner with Manufacturing Quality teams to resolve customer quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent
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Minimum of 5 years of engineering/manufacturing/quality experience
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Strong background and knowledge of Quality Management Systems
Desired Characteristics
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Demonstrates influencing and strong problem-solving abilities; High Say-do ratio
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Proven change driver with focus on executing efficiently in a complex, diverse and dynamic cross-functional teams
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Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
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Prior experience implementing lean principles to improve quality
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Prior experience leading cross function teams
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Knowledge/Experience in auditing
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Expertise in Six Sigma Quality Concepts (FMEA’s, MSA’s, SPC, DFSS, DMAIC)
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Strong communication skills (oral and written)
The base pay range for this position is $107,600.00 - 179,200.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
- 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.
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: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $107,600.00 and $179,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 24, 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, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
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.
