Lead Quality, EHS, and Compliance Engineer - Direct Air Capture

GE VernovaGreenville, North Carolina

$98,400 - $164,000 / year

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?What impact you'll makeAs a Lead Quality, EHS, and Compliance Engineer of the Direct Air Capture NPI Engineering team, you will be an active contributor to establishing integrated Quality, EHS, and Compliance frameworks for first-of-a-kind carbon removal systems and deploying Built-In Quality approaches across the DAC engineering lifecycle.

Job Description

What you'll do

Establish Built-In Quality culture and deploy Zero Defect approaches across DAC engineering lifecycle
Develop and own DAC-specific quality processes, procedures, and engineering deliverables aligned with company standards
Lead Design FMEAs and Process FMEAs as core tools for proactive risk identification and mitigation
Integrate EHS and product safety requirements into DAC system design and engineering operations
Drive compliance and regulatory readiness by identifying relevant standards and requirements for DAC systems
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for design issues, test escapes, and field events
Partner across engineering, supply chain, and field execution to incorporate quality and compliance requirements
Plan and support internal audits, design reviews, and readiness reviews for DAC NPI projects
Enable culture change by championing Quality, EHS, and Compliance principles and coordinating training programs

What you'll bring (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, EHS, or related technical discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience implementing quality management frameworks in product development or NPI contexts
Proven track record applying quality tools such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and leading root cause analysis
Experience integrating EHS principles into engineering design and demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability and willingness to travel, ~ 25-50% annually.

What will make you stand out

Experience in carbon capture, power generation, process industries, or clean technology
Hands-on experience with quality and EHS standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001
Demonstrated depth in DFMEA and PFMEA facilitation and translation into design requirements
Experience working in NPI, R&D, or early-stage technology commercialization
Prior responsibility for Built-In Quality or Zero Defect initiatives
Demonstrated success influencing culture and behavior through training and continuous improvement

About GE Vernova Direct Air Capture

GE Vernova's Direct Air Capture business develops innovative carbon removal technologies that capture CO2 directly from ambient air, supporting global decarbonization efforts and helping build a more sustainable energy future.

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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 January 08, 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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