Engineering Transformation Leader (AI & Lean)

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

11d•$152,400 - $254,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Transformation Leader (AI & Lean) is accountable for the strategy and implementation of an advanced Quality Management system, Lean engineering principles, and AI-driven design and workflow tools into our technical processes. Directly leading a medium sized team and indirectly leading the Heavy-Duty New Unit organization, you will drive sustainable improvements across all Heavy-Duty New Unit teams by championing cultural and process initiatives that modernize our design methodology, improve execution velocity, and ensure "right-first-time" quality in our engineering deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
8+ years of proven experience in engineering, lean, quality or similar fields
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage organizational change in a complex environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in Quality Control/Assurance and hands-on experience deploying AI/Data Analytics tools.
Servant Leadership: Demonstrates a commitment to removing obstacles for the team, prioritizing their growth, and fostering an environment of trust.
Developer of Talent: Actively invests in the professional development of the team; excels at identifying individual strengths, coaching for performance, and building a pipeline of future technical leaders.
Champion of Continuous Improvement: Possesses an inherent dissatisfaction with the status quo, constantly seeking innovative ways to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Relies on robust data analysis to set strategy and solve problems, yet maintains the agility to make sound progress even in situations of high ambiguity.
Change Agent: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts (AI/Lean) clearly and persuade stakeholders at all levels to embrace new methodologies.

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce the "Zero Defect Framework" quality standards for design deliverables.
Lead the development of KPIs and TTIs that track design accuracy, re-work rates, and engineering cycle time.
Lead the adoption of AI and automation tools that improve engineering productivity, support rule-based quality checks, automate repetitive technical tasks, enhance knowledge reuse, and reduce cycle time and rework across engineering workflows.
Apply Lean principles to the engineering lifecycle. Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the design and execution workflows, reducing waste in documentation, review cycles, and inter-departmental handoffs.
Drive tangible improvements in cultural and process initiatives across all Heavy-Duty New Unit teams. Serve as the primary advocate for modern, data-driven design and execution workflows.
Mentor your team, ensuring they are not only technically proficient but also growth oriented. Foster an environment where the team feels empowered to challenge legacy design processes.
Lead the Heavy-Duty Plant Engineering team in transitioning from traditional design-heavy processes to more agile, AI-enhanced execution models, ensuring project milestones remain on track despite the ambiguity of digital transformation.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and 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 with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as 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
Relocation Assistance Provided