Ge Vernova - Cores And Castings - Fall Intern

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

About The Position

As a student on GE Vernova’s Schenectady Cores and Castings Team, the intern will contribute to advanced investment casting production and new product casting development. The team manufactures technology for GE Vernova’s gas turbine fleet. As a member of the factory Quality team, the intern will gain hands-on experience implementing the Zero Defect Framework to meet industry demands. The position supports shop-floor quality and process improvement work, including defect tracking, visual management, improvement trials, AI and digitization projects, inspection technologies, quality documentation, and Lean activities. The role is intended for a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a relevant degree. The posted pay range is $1,000–$2,000 USD weekly. U.S. internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial/Engineering Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Demonstrated academic achievement and interest in process improvement, technical problem solving, and supply chain experience.
Ability to work in an in-person team environment, communicate clearly, and follow through on commitments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Legal authorization to work in the country where the internship is based, as required by local law and program guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Passion for understanding advanced technologies and manufacturing practices.
Curious and questioning mindset when tackling difficult problems in a collaborative team environment.
Experience working with data, spreadsheets, dashboards, and structured problem-solving methods.
Experience with AI tools.
Strong analytical mindset, including the ability to organize information, identify trends, perform analytics problem solving, and summarize insights.
Self-starter who is eager to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and takes ownership of assigned work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

Support the Built in Quality (BIQ) framework on the shop floor, including improved daily defect tracking and reduction and real-time problem solving for product and process issues.
Assist with visual management projects, including Material Review Board (MRB) layout and tracking, non-conformance identification, scrap containment, and shipping submission and flow.
Work with Quality, Process, and Product engineers to implement and track process improvement trials, new equipment installations, and qualifications.
Lead AI and digitization efforts to create part and trial tracking tools and capture and visualize yield and Statistical Process Control (SPC) data.
Learn inspection technologies such as Borescope and some Non-Destructive Testing processes and reviews to assess product quality and make decisions, with some exposure to destructive testing in the lab.
Support Quality Management System (QMS) adherence through quality document creation, maintenance, and tracking.
Participate in Lean activities to implement shop-floor flow and process improvement initiatives identified by factory leadership.