CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

GE VernovaSchenectady, NY
$76,300 - $114,400Onsite

About The Position

This role involves engineering associated with the manufacturing process, impacting the quality of one's own work and the work of others on the team. It requires executing standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines, with the latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete tasks/duties based on changing work situations. The NC/CNC Programmer duties include reading and interpreting design blueprints, programming the CNC machine, and adjusting the machine settings until the desired specs are met. This person will work with the production and quality teams to make sure proper build books are created in a timely manner to meet production needs. The Manufacturing Engineer duties include responsibility for departmental operations, functioning with some autonomy but guided by established policies. This role involves leading and effectively interfacing with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, and cost savings goals. The job allows modification of procedures if the end results meet standards.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (OR High School Diploma / GED plus a minimum of 3 years working in a manufacturing environment)
  • Minimum 1 year of CNC programming experience
  • CAD / CAM experience

Nice To Haves

  • CNC Programming experience in both traditional and macro
  • Experience in NX CAD/CAM
  • Project Management Skills - ability to handle multiple complex situations daily
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail
  • Proven Leadership ability
  • Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative, and creativity
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, & organizational integration skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering or Business
  • Green Belt or Black Belt Certification or equivalent Quality certification

Responsibilities

  • Reading and interpreting design blueprints
  • Programming the CNC machine
  • Adjusting machine settings until desired specs are met
  • Working with production and quality teams to create proper build books in a timely manner
  • Responsibility for departmental operations
  • Leading and interfacing with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects
  • Meeting EHS, production, quality, and cost savings goals
  • Developing shop tooling and procedures
  • Working on developing build books
  • Working with engineering to improve overall shop process
  • Giving hourly employees technical guidance
  • Acting as a resource for colleagues with less experience
  • Leading improvements for equipment reliability, tooling, process controls, and safety/ergo solutions
  • Developing work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity
  • Company matching contributions to 401(k)
  • Company retirement contributions
  • Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • Tuition assistance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Permissive time off
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