Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer (Controls & DCS)

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

11d•$89,300 - $148,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer (Controls & DCS) captures, formalizes, and continuously improves engineering execution processes used by the HDNU Controls Projects teams. The role partners with the HDNU ITR Solutioning leader, Controls Projects Leaders, Alliance team members, architects, Controlled Title Holders (CTH), and Controls leadership to document current-state processes, apply Lean methodologies, and publish standardized, repeatable job aids, checklists, and process guides. The aim is to improve first-pass yield, reduce cycle time, and build a culture of execution excellence. The position documents and standardizes project execution processes and milestones from Project Release through COD, including CKOM, hardware and software design, and delivery. It maintains Confluence and CLM documentation, supports onboarding, and presents process improvement plans and outcomes. The role also leads or supports Lean activities such as value stream mapping and daily management, and supports PI planning and sprint retrospectives with Controls Project leaders and the RTE. The opportunity is eligible for a hybrid work format (2 days on, 3 days off) for U.S. GEV Hubs in Schenectady, NY. Relocation assistance is not provided. GE Vernova offers professional development and competitive compensation. The U.S.-based pay range is $89,300 to $148,700, subject to geographic differentials and factors including experience, education, and skills. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of experience in controls engineering, systems engineering, or a strongly related engineering discipline.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical writing skills and demonstrated ability to author clear, structured process documentation, job aids, checklists, and work instructions; highly preferred.
Knowledge of Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, or DCS Controls environments, including familiarity with milestone-based software execution processes.
Demonstrated experience applying Lean methodologies in an engineering or manufacturing environment, including VSM, PSR, Gemba, Kaizen, and root cause analysis tools such as 3x5 Why.
Familiarity with Confluence or equivalent engineering knowledge management platforms and CLM or equivalent test management/checklist platforms.
Experience with GE Vernova tools and platforms, including ControlST, AVEVA (IO tools), ACME, Mark VIe, PLM, and CLM.

Responsibilities

Partner with the HDNU ITR Solutioning leader, Controls Projects Leaders, Alliance team members, architects, Controlled Title Holders (CTH), and Controls leadership to validate process documentation for accuracy and applicability.
Coordinate with CLM administrators and Confluence page owners to maintain platform governance and documentation integrity.
Present process improvement plans, documentation status, and Lean workout outcomes to team and business leaders.
Support onboarding of new engineers by ensuring job aids and checklists are effective training tools and reduce reliance on informally held process knowledge.
Drive PI planning and sprint retrospectives with Controls Project leaders and the RTE to assess project execution health as part of daily management.
Capture and formalize current-state execution processes across projects and applicable milestones from Project Release through COD, including CKOM, hardware and software design, and delivery.
Author, publish, and maintain job aids, checklists, and process guides for all project milestones.
Establish and maintain appropriate linkage between Confluence and CLM milestone descriptions.
Reorganize Confluence pages under New Units (Plant Fulfillment) into a logical, navigable, consistently maintained documentation architecture using ISO 9001-2025 standards.
Update project milestone checklists and job aids and support their pilot use on projects to validate accuracy and usability.
Apply Lean tools and methodologies, including PSR, Gemba walks, Kaizen events, 3x5 Why root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and daily management, to identify waste, reduce cycle time, and improve execution quality.
Lead or support current-state and future-state value stream mapping exercises for project milestone execution, building on the VSM review conducted during the Lean Workout.

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 eligibility.