Industrial Engineer 1- Lead Materials Engineer 1

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

8d•$91,700 - $152,700

About The Position

This role leads strategic projects focused on material system design to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase manufacturing efficiency. It combines technical expertise in materials systems with hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement. The position is responsible for materials-flow design and optimization, project planning and execution, performance tracking, engineering analysis, standard work, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college and 3–4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering; or a high school diploma/GED and at least 6 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain floor layouts and market designs for efficient material flow.
Plan and execute expansion projects to improve space utilization and line delivery.
Design and optimize material delivery routes and evaluate automation opportunities, including AGVs and AMRs.
Lead material presentation modeling and design for line-side racks, carts, and other transport devices.
Own the Kanban and PFEP (plan for every part) standard and process for areas of responsibility.
Act as project charter owner and develop milestone and project plans to ensure on-time delivery of objectives.
Track and report KPIs such as travel time, labor productivity, space utilization, and material-handling cost.
Provide engineering analysis to justify capacity investment and conduct ROI analysis.
Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement to drive effective change management.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for process hand-offs between warehouse, kitting, and production for areas of responsibility.
Design and document standard work for key materials processes, including receiving, kitting, replenishment, milk runs, and line-side delivery.
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on material flow and internal logistics to reduce waste, labor, and space requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 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.
Professional development and competitive compensation.