Lead Manufacturing Engineer Fuel Nozzles New Make

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer drives manufacturing engineering initiatives by planning, executing, and optimizing production processes. The role operates autonomously to troubleshoot technical challenges, improve procedures, and ensure deliverables meet quality, volume, and schedule targets. It applies engineering expertise within established guidelines while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and performance. The position focuses on Fuel Nozzles New Make and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; any applicable offer is contingent on obtaining authorization from the U.S. Government. GE Vernova states that it offers a professional work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 1.5 years of experience in gas turbine or aerospace manufacturing, or a high school diploma/GED and 6 or more years of experience in gas turbine or aerospace manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with Ariba or a similar procurement/purchasing system.
Experience troubleshooting Atlas Copco or other digital torque tools.
Strong mechanical acumen and practical, floor-level experience troubleshooting equipment, tooling, or production processes.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Where applicable, must be able to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and root-cause analysis ability.
Experience planning, documenting, and executing improvement programs.
Project management experience.
PLC programming experience.
Familiarity with vision systems and their deployment.

Responsibilities

Apply manufacturing best practices and understand how work integrates with upstream and downstream processes.
Use technical judgment and analytical thinking to resolve complex, interdependent manufacturing issues, including proposing solutions beyond standard procedures when needed.
Collaborate across internal teams and use external resources and benchmarks to inform decisions.
Own and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing cell.
Plan, execute, and optimize production processes to meet quality, volume, and schedule targets.
Troubleshoot technical challenges and improve procedures.

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.