Lead Quality Specialist

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate service shop metrics such as repeaters, availability, workscope application, etc.
• Develop and administer training programs as required to GE Transportation and service shop craft personnel.
• Identify, monitor and analyze defect modes to develop action plans to address defects.
• Coordinate Engineering and Fleet Program Manager requests at service shop locations for information collection or tests.
• Conduct audits and monitor actions to address identified issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across key business objectives.
• Develop and implement process controls.
• Drive and implement a true quality culture into the organization.
• Champion the use of Six Sigma in problem solving and work closely with Quality Leader to drive quality process.
• Lead the customer external quality improvement activities. Review and update Playbooks and work scopes as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or Mathematics from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of experience in operations/heavy equipment maintenance/quality roles.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must have legal authorization to work in Kazakhstan.
• Knowledge of English language at least at intermediate level (lots of written communication in English).
• Six Sigma or ISO certification will be a plus. Experience in ISO implementation.
• Technical knowledge of the GE Evolution series locomotives will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to work across multiple levels in the organization both inside GE Transportation and at customer/partner level.
• Self-starter.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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