Lead Process Engineer – STEM (Electrochemical Machining)

GE Vernova • Parsippany, NJ

7d • $98,000 - $164,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Process Engineer for Shaped Tube Electrolytic Machining (STEM), you will be the process owner responsible for leading STEM roadmap actions, qualifying and optimizing processes, and sustaining high-yield, safe, and cost-effective ECM/STEM production. You will work closely with senior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to drive project execution. As well as, mentor engineers/technicians, driving safety and quality compliance, to deliver measurable improvements in capability, throughput, and cost. GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? As a member of the Engineering team, You will lead the ECM/STEM value stream — setting technical direction, owning critical process metrics, and ensuring safe, stable, and scalable operations. Your leadership will translate business needs into process capability, equipment strategy, and daily execution, while developing the team’s technical depth and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering with 6 years of relevant engineering experience (manufacturing, process development, or oil & gas/chemical process engineering), including demonstrated ownership of complex processes or production lines OR High School diploma and 10 years' experience (manufacturing, process development, or oil & gas/chemical process engineering), including demonstrated ownership of complex processes or production lines.
• Proven experience leading PHA/PSM activities and using P&IDs for process design and troubleshooting.
• Advanced proficiency with statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE)/ Statistical Process Control (SPC); ability to set capability targets and deliver measurable improvements.
• Eligibility Requirements: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment
• This is a 100% onsite position.
• Intermittent travel approximately 1-2 times a month to Allentown, PA and/or other sites as needed.
• Must be able for work occasional off shift/weekend support as required to support a 3-shift operation.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with electrochemical machining (ECM/STEM) strongly preferred; ability to lead process qualification and scale-up
• Deep STEM/ECM expertise across tooling/fixturing, electrolyte systems, and process metrology; experience with nickel-based superalloys.
• Strong Ability to anticipates issues, remove roadblocks, and drive closure while keeping stakeholders aligned
• Lean/Six Sigma credentials (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt a plus) with demonstrated DOE/statistical tool proficiency (e.g., Minitab/JMP).
• Experience in safety-intensive chemical or oil & gas environments with strong MOC discipline.
• Innovative, hands-on leader who elevates team capability and drives shop-floor results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor others.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.
• 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

• Support process development and lead process optimization, including parameter windows, tooling/feed strategies, and documentation; use advanced DOE and data analytics to improve stability and capability.
• Lead troubleshooting and Nonconformance Report (NCR) resolution; drive structured RCCA/8D and institutionalize corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead safety and compliance for the process: facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), manage Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, execute Management of Change (MOC), and apply Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for design and troubleshooting.
• Own electrolyte management: chemistry control (conductivity, pH, temperature), filtration/flow, electrolyte health, and waste handling in partnership with EHS; ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Author and maintain standard work, process instructions, and control plans for production use.
• Define equipment strategy: author URS/specifications, oversee FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, and capability verification for power supplies, tooling/fixturing, electrolyte systems, and ancillary equipment.
• Correlate process parameters to product quality; align with Quality/Metrology on inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and process capability requirements.
• Lead cross-functional execution (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain) on process improvements, uptime, and safe operations; manage schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder communication.
• Drive cost-out and productivity: develop business cases, manage OPEX/CAPEX for involved process area, and deliver validated savings and capacity improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and provide day-to-day technical direction to junior engineers and technicians; may oversee contractors or interns.
• Stay current on chemical processing standards and best practices; identify and implement external innovations.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the 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.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

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