Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Fixtures and Part Movement

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Process Industrialization team, you will be an active contributor to create, maintain, and execute the standard in how to develop and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach. This role sits within the Process Industrialization team and will execute development and improvement efforts around fixtures and part movement. With a heavy focus on safety and quality the role will execute technical development of connected processes, designing building and implementing standard fixture solutions, no lift solutions, machine loading/unloading, and overall part movement through production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience)
Minimum of 4 additional years of experience in Production Process and Equipment OR MIT graduates with a minimum of 2 years in Production Process & Equipment via academic or professional / internship experiences
Experience with GD&T and CAD
Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines
Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.
GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in fixture design
Proficiency in NX
Strong background in designing and building control systems
Experience in fabrication and/or machining
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Deep manufacturing technical expertise
Has comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology

Responsibilities

Utilize in-depth knowledge of technical disciplines, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute policy/strategy and roadmap initiatives
Execute hand offs for new product introductions, part and technology transfers, new process introductions, and strategic plant and equipment investments; inclusive of lead time, technology selection, tooling, fixturing, programming, quality plan, and run-off of initial production sets
Execute hands-on development of new products and processes enabling a successful hand-off to the production team
Manage project timelines to meet customer needs with a strong focus on safety, process quality, and internal customer needs
Strong ability to identify and eliminate waste
Engineering, standardizing, and optimizing manufacturing processes
Participate in productivity efforts supporting cost competitiveness
Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into process development
Utilize kaizen activities for continuous improvement and collaborate with wider team on breakthrough initiatives

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