Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Rotor Machining

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is the primary process owner for a critical machining discipline within the Rotor Machining cell. The role supports, improves, and sustains complex CNC machining processes used to manufacture large rotating components to demanding dimensional tolerances. Process ownership may include turning, drilling, grinding, or broaching operations. As the technical subject matter expert for the assigned process, the engineer provides hands-on daily production support, troubleshoots manufacturing issues, and leads improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role requires a strong background in CNC machining, process development, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. The engineer partners with production and cross-functional teams, supports the introduction and industrialization of new products, and helps train production personnel on equipment, tooling, and processes. The role works first shift, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations in a production environment.
Demonstrated experience developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
Experience troubleshooting machining processes, including tooling, workholding, machine performance, cutting parameters, and process capability issues.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment and influence outcomes without direct authority.
Ability to work first shift, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
Ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CNC turning, drilling, grinding, milling, or broaching operations.
Experience manufacturing large, complex components with tight dimensional and geometric tolerances.
Experience in heavy industrial, aerospace, power generation, gas turbine, or rotating equipment manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC, process capability analysis, control plans, and advanced manufacturing quality tools.
Experience using OEE, Pareto analysis, and other manufacturing metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Familiarity with CNC programming, machining process development, cutting tool optimization, and tooling selection.
Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept through implementation.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing daily production support with long-term strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical owner and subject matter expert for a designated rotor machining process, ensuring safe, stable, and capable manufacturing performance.
Provide technical leadership and production troubleshooting to resolve process- and equipment-related issues and maintain operational flow.
Lead process qualification, validation, and continuous-improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Develop and implement data-driven solutions to increase OEE and process capability, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste.
Analyze machining performance using production metrics, statistical data, and root-cause methodologies; identify and execute corrective actions.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Industrialization, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
Support onboarding, training, and technical development of machinists and production personnel on new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Manage capital and operating expenditures associated with process improvements, tooling, equipment upgrades, and productivity initiatives.
Collaborate with machine tool builders, tooling suppliers, and external vendors to evaluate and implement technical solutions that improve process capability and reduce cost.
Champion a Safety-First culture and ensure process changes and improvement activities support the Life Saving Rules.
Support new product introduction and industrialization, ensuring robust transition of manufacturing processes into production.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health Coach, 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.
Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
On-the-job learning and development opportunities.