HVS Quality Leader - Switchgears

Job Description Summary

The Switchgears Product Line Quality Leader develops and deploys the global quality strategy for the Switchgears product line. The role covers quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and the Quality Management System across the full product lifecycle, from tendering and product development to sourcing, manufacturing, project execution and service.
The role is reporting to the Product Line Leader, and functionally to the Business Line Quality Leader. The Product Line Quality Leader functionally leads factory quality leaders and collaborates with engineering, operations, sourcing, project and business leaders. The role is accountable for a strong quality culture, high customer satisfaction, prevention of customer escapes and continuous improvement of product and process quality.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the global quality strategy, priorities and governance for the Switchgears product line.
• Drive the Zero Defect Framework towards Level 4 through clear action plans, standard work, capability building and regular progress reviews.
• Ensure holistic integration of the factories' Quality Management Systems into Power Transmission's Business Management System. Take an active role in shaping the QMS to support the evolution of the business, in partnership with Power Transmission's central functions.
• Functionally lead and coach the factory quality teams. Set common standards, operating rhythms, measures and expectations across sites, and be accountable for meeting the Product Line Quality KPI targets.
• Be accountable for fulfilling quality engineering requirements during New Product Introduction (NPI) in the Product Line. Cover the full process from Design FMEA and Process FMEA through Control Plans and Reaction Plans, and drive aligned quality-built-in roadmaps across the Product Line.
• Lead complex global customer complaints and root cause analyses. Ensure rapid containment, clear customer communication, verified root cause and sustainable corrective action.
• Apply lessons learned and read-across across products, sites and functions. Ensure relevant learning is built into risk analyses, standards and process controls.
• Drive a strong problem-solving culture using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa and fault-tree analysis.
• Deploy digital tools, data analytics and AI to improve prevention, traceability, risk detection and decision-making.
• Manage and drive the Customer Experience (CX) roadmap for the Product Line. Translate customer feedback and quality performance into clear priorities and improvement actions.
• Monitor and improve customer escapes, cost of poor quality, complaint closure, audit findings and first-pass yield.
• Build strong cross-functional teams with technical experts and business leaders to solve quality issues and deliver improvement plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical field.
• Significant proven experience in quality, engineering or manufacturing, including leadership of global or multi-site activities.
• Strong technical knowledge of high-voltage switchgear, including design, manufacturing, testing, installation and service risks. Experience with gas-insulated or air-insulated switchgear, mechanical operating systems, dielectric performance, tightness and routine or type testing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Design FMEA, Process FMEA, APQP, Control Plans, Reaction Plans, MSA, SPC, process capability and ISO 9001.
• Experience with IEC or IEEE standards is a strong advantage.
• Proven experience leading major customer complaints, structured root cause analysis and corrective action programmes.
• Experience with digital quality systems, data analytics, automation or AI applications is an advantage.
• Good communication skills.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Strong functional leadership and the ability to influence across a global matrix organisation.
• Customer-focused, fact-based and decisive during complex quality issues.
• Able to build trust and align technical experts, factory teams and business leaders around common goals.
• Clear communicator with the confidence to engage customers and senior leaders.
• Proactive, disciplined and focused on prevention, learning and sustainable results.
• Comfortable working with multicultural and cross-functional teams.
• Curious about digitalisation and AI, with a practical focus on business and quality outcomes.
• Collaborates openly with peers and functions, shares knowledge and works towards the best outcome for the Product Line and Power Transmission.
• Provides practical support, coaching and clear direction to factories and teams so they can meet their commitments and be successful.
• Demonstrates the GE Vernova Values in decisions, collaboration, customer engagement and daily leadership

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Posizione / Position: HVS Quality Leader

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: SPB

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: [ 5 Nov 2026]

Fascia retributive: Tra € 81,400.00 e € 122,000.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato.

The pay range for this position: Between € 81,400.00 and € 122,000.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 15% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 15% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Metalmeccanico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’ - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico Industria

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.

Pensione Integrativa (Cometa): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti.
Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti).
Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Metasalute): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Mensa: Accesso alla mensa aziendale con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €1,20 a pasto.

Canteen: Access to the company canteen with an employee contribution of €1.20 per meal.

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso  e  7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)  in caso di disabilità permanente

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death  and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri
L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
Insurance policy provides for  1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Premio di Produzione: Premio di risultato negoziato annualmente con RSU (2400-3000€ lordo)

Productivity Premium: Annual performance bonus negotiated with the Works Council (RSU) (€2,400–€3,000 gross).

Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

Trasferta:

• Ore viaggio pagate al 100% + indennità straordinario.
• Indennità lorda giornaliera di trasferta

o   in Italia: €40,00;

o   in UE: €72,00;

o   extra UE: €78,00

Business trip allowance:

• Travel hours paid at 100% + OT.
• Daily gross allowance for work outside the standard place:

o   in Italy: €40,00;

o   in UE: €72,00;

o   extra UE: €78,00

Maggiorazioni e indennità turno: [PER OPERAI TURNISTI]: Maggiorazione del 20% per la fascia oraria dalle 18:00 alle 22:00. Indennità di €3,50 per ogni turno lavorato.

Shift premium and allowance: [FOR SHIFT WORKERS]: 20% premium for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. €3.50 allowance for each shift worked.

Straordinario:

Straordinario diurno dal lunedì al venerdì

• Prime due ore: 25% per impiegati, 30% per operai non turnisti, 40% per operai turnisti
• Oltre due ore: 30% per impiegati, 50% per operai non turnisti, 45% per operai turnisti

Straordinario diurno sabato, domenica e festivi: 50% per le prime otto ore, 55% oltre le 8 ore

Straordinario notturno dal lunedì al venerdì:

• 50% per impiegati e operai non turnisti per lavoro straordinario dalle 20:00 alle 8:00
• 50% per operai turnisti per lavoro straordinario dalle 18:00 alle 6:00

Straordinario notturno sabato, domenica e festivi:

• Prime otto ore: 60% per impiegati, 55% per operai non turnisti, 60% per operai turnisti
• Oltre due ore: 75% per impiegati, 65% per operai non turnisti, 75% per operai turnisti

In caso di riposo compnesativo, si applicano le maggiorazioni previste dal CCNL

OT Premium:

Daytime overtime Monday to Friday:

• First two hours: 25% for office staff, 30% for non-shift production workers, 40% for shift production workers
• Beyond two hours: 30% for office staff, 50% for non-shift production workers, 45% for shift production workers

Daytime overtime Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: First eight hours: 50%, Beyond eight hours: 55%

Night overtime Monday to Friday

• 50% for office staff and non-shift production workers for overtime worked between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM
• 50% for shift production workers for overtime worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Night overtime Saturday, Sunday and public holidays:

• First eight hours: 60% for office staff, 55% for non-shift production workers, 60% for shift production workers
• Beyond eight hours: 75% for office staff, 65% for non-shift production workers, 75% for shift production workers

In case of compensatory time off, the premiums provided for under the applicable national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL) apply.

Flessibilità Maternità: Possibilità di part-time per la lavoratrice madre fino al compimento del terzo anno di età del bambino.

Maternity option: Possibility of part-time work for working’ mothers until the child reaches the age of three.

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For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $142,200 and $237,100. 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 November 05, 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.

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