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GE Vernova

Production Quality Assurance Specialist - Grid Eenrgy (f/m/d)

GE Vernova
Aarau, SwitzerlandPosted about 1 month agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Software Engineering

Job Description Summary

Located in the heart of Switzerland, our Oberentfelden facility is a global center of excellence for High-Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS). As a critical hub within GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business, we specialize in the design, assembly, and rigorous quality testing of advanced GIS systems ranging from 72.5kV up to 175kV. Our site plays a vital role in the global energy transition. By providing robust, reliable, and innovative grid infrastructure, we enable our customers to integrate renewable energy sources, enhance grid stability, and ensure a sustainable power supply. We combine Swiss engineering precision with cutting-edge technology-such as eco-friendly SF6-free (g3) gas solutions-to set the standard for safety, efficiency, and performance in high-voltage energy transmission Click here to know more about us https://www.gevernova.com/electrification/product-overviews/ge-vernova-site-video-oberentfelden As a Production Quality Assurance Specialist for our Grid Solutions production site in Oberentfelden, you will ensure that our manufacturing processes and products meet the required quality standards throughout the production lifecycle. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and improve First Pass Yield (FPY). You will be the primary technical authority on the production floor for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS, 72.5kV - 175kV), ensuring every unit meets the stringent quality requirements of the grid energy sector. IMPORTANT - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Language: Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken, are mandatory requirements for this position. Candidates who do not meet these language requirements will not be considered. Work Authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in Switzerland. For this position, we can consider Swiss, EU/EFTA nationals, or candidates who already hold a valid Swiss work permit allowing them to take up employment in Switzerland. We are unable to sponsor work permits for this position. Please ensure that you meet these requirements before applying. Job Description

Your Tasks

  • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable procedures.
  • Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process and support final product release.
  • Drive investigations of quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Analyze quality KPIs (e.g., FPY, scrap, rework rates) to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
  • Support process qualification to ensure manufacturing processes remain capable and controlled.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve quality concerns.
  • Prepare quality documentation, reports, and performance analyses using SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
  • Act as a technical quality interface for internal stakeholders and external customers.

Your Profile

  • Technical apprenticeship combined with a degree as an Engineer or Technician (BSc/FH/HF) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of experience in Production Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Quality.
  • Proven methodological expertise in "Root Cause Analysis" (RCA) and quality tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA) to sustainably identify and resolve underlying issues.
  • Solution-oriented approach with a rapid grasp of technical challenges, specifically focused on minimizing production downtime.
  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in SAP and Power BI is highly desirable.
  • Experience within high-voltage equipment, Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), or other switchgear products is an advantage.
  • Fluent in German and good English are required.

What we offer

  • Extensive personal and professional development opportunities in an international and future-oriented environment
  • A permanent and secure employment contract
  • Flat hierarchies and a pleasant working atmosphere and corporate culture
  • A high degree of flexibility and independent work - for us, the result counts

We look forward to receiving your online application.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

• Our compensation & benefits

are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

  • A

healthy, balanced lifestyle

can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to

grow your career

by providing a path for continued on-the-job

learning and development

. Inclusion & Diversity At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an

culture

, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: Life at GE Vernova | Culture & Opportunities Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Skills

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