CNC Programmer/ Manufacturing Engineer- Machining

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

Develop, implement, and support safe and reliable machining process solutions, including tooling specification, NC programming, and operator training. The role primarily supports the Schenectady Rotor / Field Machine Shop and the Large Machining Shop and Services Machining scope. It covers technical support for new-unit and services work in rotor, field, and large machining bays; development and revision of tooling and NC programs; process planning; training; and manufacturing improvement initiatives. The position also supports design for manufacturing, evaluates product manufacturability, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and initiates and leads capital equipment projects that support new product designs, capacity additions, and quality goals. The successful candidate works closely with machinists, other programmers, operations teams, tooling engineers, and union teams to deliver safe, reliable processes and production readiness.

Requirements

Technical degree in mathematics, engineering, programming, or computer science from an accredited university, or similar suitable technical training or apprenticeship.
Five years of NC programming and machine tool experience.
Ability to read drawings.
Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Tolerancing Standards.
Strong knowledge and significant experience in NC programming, machining, and related planning.
Good oral and written communication skills and organizational ability.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five years of machining and programming experience in a steam turbine or generation product line.
Significant hands-on experience using CAM software with machine centers.

Responsibilities

Code and develop NC programs for lathes, HBM’s, NC machine centers, field slotters, and other NC-driven equipment.
Use APT, G code, Vericut, Mastercam, CAD/CAMM software, and knowledge of Fanuc Controllers to develop large machine tool programs and train operators to execute them successfully with quality results.
Support technical aspects of new-unit and services work in rotors, fields, and large machine bays of the cell.
Work with industry tooling engineers to specify and procure safe, reliable tooling on time to support production schedules.
Develop and revise tooling and NC programs for cycle and cost-out initiatives, partnering with machinists to improve processes regularly.
Develop process workflow definitions and estimate timing, including lean standard work or L1’s, to help operations understand and plan processes and meet cycle and handbook targets.
Develop build books for new units and services jobs.
Participate in teams with union members to ensure processes are understood and specified machines remain on production track.
Resolve technical issues promptly.
Coordinate with other programmers to ensure programs, tooling, and planning paperwork are available before jobs start.
Develop training materials and planning to support work packages.
Lead the manufacturing engineering component of machinist training and qualifications as assigned.
Lead development of EHS best practices for programs and processes.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
Establish, document, and maintain design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines compatible with current manufacturing capability.
Evaluate new products for manufacturability according to established DFM guidelines.
Initiate and lead capital equipment projects supporting new product designs, factory capacity additions, and quality improvement goals.
Implement operator training plans.
Develop machine programs for NPI and for new or advanced manufacturing processes and lines introduced into the plant.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Professional development and a challenging work environment.