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The position plays a critical role in strengthening the Quality Management System (QMS), improving reliability, reducing cost of poor quality, and ensuring adherence to both internal and external regulatory standards.\n\nHow you'll make an impactImplement BU Product Development Quality strategies and support quality improvement initiatives for NPI and large GPS projects.\n\nGuide and monitor R&D and cross-functional teams in applying quality standards from project initiation through implementation.\n\nEnsure quality objectives are clearly defined, integrated into project plans, and effectively executed.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders to address quality requirements and enhance team capabilities.\n\nSupport teams in collecting and analyzing quality data (e.g., T-NPS, NCR, ETQ, Lessons Learned) to improve customer satisfaction and product quality.\n\nEnsure proper identification, translation, and verification of customer requirements into measurable quality criteria.\n\nApply and 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data-driven corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence and improve product reliability.\n\nMonitor project quality performance and capture lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.\n\nShare best practices and collaborate with BU R&D Quality teams and Technology Centers to enhance overall quality processes.\n\nIdentify improvement areas and contribute to Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) to close gaps and enhance execution efficiency.\n\nResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. \n\nYour backgroundBachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical field.\n\nStrong experience in Product Development Quality, R&D Quality, or Quality Assurance within industrial or project-based environments.\n\nProven experience in handling NPI projects and large, complex engineering projects (e.g., power systems, grid solutions).\n\nIn-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), standards, and 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