Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Special Projects / New Product Industrialization

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

129d • $90,400 - $115,000

About The Position

Join our Industrialization team as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in GE Vernova's Gas Power facility in Schenectady, NY! Become a key part of a strategic engineering team specializing in heavy-duty industrial Generators and Steam Turbine manufacturing. GE Vernova is increasing capacity in Schenectady and taking products and processes from concept to operational stability utilizing standard lean manufacturing principles for the factory. In this role, you will collaborate across multiple organizations to design, develop, procure, install and qualify new manufacturing equipment, delivering full production ready processes. The Industrialization/AME team provides technical support and implements solutions for the Schenectady factory to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university or college with 3 or more years of experience in a production manufacturing environment or equivalent technical experience (or high-school diploma/ GED with 6 or more years of experience in a production manufacturing environment or equivalent technical experience).
• Experience in at least one of the following project management, equipment procurement, equipment implementation or tooling and fixture design.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Proven technical experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Established project management skills as well as consistent communication of project status / escalation points.
• Design software experience (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD software).
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously, experience working with vendors and construction companies to execute projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Technical print and specification reading and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, procure, install and qualify new manufacturing equipment, delivering full production ready processes while project managing internal/external team members and vendors.
• Develop and maintain tooling, manufacturing instructions, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent quality and compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical and process support to manufacturing teams, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products and provide input during the product development phase.
• Manage New Product Introduction including technical design review, tooling and equipment acquisition, and overall project schedule management of a cross-functional manufacturing, engineering, and materials team.
• Conduct root cause analysis to address production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement advanced technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package depending on employment status and national requirements.
• Opportunities for continued on-the-job learning and development.
• Relocation Assistance Provided.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree