Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Broach Technology & Process Development

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Process Industrialization team, you will help define, develop, and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach. This role will primarily focus on broach process development, including defining & testing new processes, improving existing processes, and supporting successful transfer into production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 4 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment OR High School Diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment
• Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record working in multi-group environments toward shared goals.
• Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.
• Demonstrated experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, with emphasis on broach process development.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• Experience in the broaching of turbine or compressor wheels for the power generation or aerospace industries.
• Experience machining high-temperature superalloys common in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) or aerospace sectors.
• Track record of managing tight tolerances on large-format equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience.
• Ideal familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8-axis broaching machines.
• Working knowledge of CNC broach equipment operation and programming concepts.
• Ability to define and optimize process parameters, cutting tools, and strategies to improve tool performance and tool life.
• Ability to drive innovation by implementing new ideas and screening new technologies to align with business objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization, both verbally and through written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Self-motivated, self-driven, and able to take ownership and make decisions.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing process development activities across CNC Machining, with primary focus on broach processes, including process definition, validation, optimization, and industrialization.
• Develop and improve broach manufacturing processes to support safe, capable, repeatable and efficient production.
• Support hands-on development of new products and processes to enable a successful hand-off to the production team.
• Define and optimize process parameters to improve safety, performance, quality, repeatability, and tool life.
• Support selection and development of cutting tools, tooling strategies, and process conditions for broach applications.
• Interpret drawings, fixture stack-ups, cut charts, and broach cutter data to validate process readiness.
• Drive tool performance improvement through process and tooling optimization.
• Standardize and document manufacturing methods and process requirements.
• Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into process development.
• Use continuous improvement methods, including kaizen activities, to support team initiatives.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues, solve problems, and improve processes.
• Develop and improve processes for CNC broach equipment, with ideal familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8-axis broaching machines.
• Maintain broad machining knowledge and a working understanding of CNC broach equipment operation and programming concepts, without direct programming ownership.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior