Continuous Improvement Engineer

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

6d • $91,700 - $152,700

About The Position

As a Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will serve as a key enabler of operational excellence within our Centers of Excellence (COEs). Embedded within 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 our target conditions. This role is focused on building sustainable systems and problem‑solving capability, not simply executing short‑term projects. Success in this role is measured by improved COE performance, leader ownership of improvement, and sustained results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Engineering or related technical field preferred) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering OR High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing leadership or continuous improvement roles

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency in Lean tools (VSM, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, problem solving)
• Demonstrated ability to coach rather than “do” , enabling teams to own improvements
• Comfortable 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

Responsibilities

• COE ‑ Dedicated Lean Support: Serve as the primary Lean partner for assigned COEs, deeply understanding processes, constraints, and KPIs to support roadmap execution, operational stability and target conditions.
• Problem Solving & Coaching: Coach and support leaders and teams in structured problem solving (4D, 8D, A3), ensuring ownership of problems, countermeasures, and results remains within the COE.
• Flow, Standard Work & Stability: Apply Lean tools such as takt analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work to improve flow, reduce lead time, and stabilize daily execution.
• 5S & Visual Management: Implement and sustain effective 5S and visual management systems that support safety, quality, and operational discipline.
• Capability Building: Develop continuous improvement capability in supervisors, engineers, and operators, enabling teams to independently lead improvements over time.
• Sustainable Lean Execution: Lead Lean improvements aligned to COE priorities with a strong focus on sustaining gains through standard work, leader routines, and daily management systems.
• Lean Leadership: Act as a Lean subject matter expert and coach, reinforcing consistent Lean methods and language across the site.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level