Continuous Improvement Engineer Lead

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

1d•$91,700 - $152,700

About The Position

As a Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will enable operational excellence within assigned Centers of Excellence (COEs). Embedded in production areas, you will partner with COE leaders and teams to improve stability, flow, and execution against Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives tied to target conditions. The role focuses on building sustainable systems and problem-solving capability rather than executing short-term projects. Success is measured by improved COE performance, leader ownership of improvement, and sustained results. The role is not intended to provide administrative support, purchasing, installation, or project management for non-Lean initiatives. GE Vernova offers professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, and relocation assistance. The U.S. salary range is $91,700 to $152,700, with geographic differentials in certain areas. Pay may depend on experience, education, and skill set. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource; the Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings and company contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering; Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
Alternatively, a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership or continuous improvement roles.
Strong proficiency in Lean tools, including value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to coach rather than do, enabling teams to own improvements.
Comfort spending significant time on the shop floor.
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
Analytical and data-driven mindset.
High integrity, strong follow-through, and a high say-do ratio.
Passion for building sustainable systems and people capability.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable, is a condition of any offer.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Lean partner for assigned COEs, learning their processes, constraints, and KPIs to support roadmap execution, operational stability, and target conditions.
Coach leaders and teams in structured problem solving, including 4D, 8D, and A3, while ensuring ownership of problems, countermeasures, and results remains within the COE.
Apply Lean tools such as takt analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work to improve flow, reduce lead time, and stabilize daily execution.
Implement and sustain 5S and visual management systems that support safety, quality, and operational discipline.
Develop continuous improvement capability in supervisors, engineers, and operators so teams can independently lead improvements over time.
Lead Lean improvements aligned to COE priorities and sustain gains through standard work, leader routines, and daily management systems.
Act as a Lean subject matter expert and coach, reinforcing consistent Lean methods and language across the site.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility