Lead Tooling Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

5d•$81,700 - $136,700•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a collaborative Problem-Solver to serve as the critical link between our tooling suppliers and our internal production teams. In this role, your "customers" are the manufacturing and procurement stakeholders who rely on you to anticipate supply chain bottlenecks and resolve technical roadblocks before they impact production. You aren’t just ordering tools; you are identifying creative solutions to keep our operations running smoothly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or High School/GED Diploma and 4 years of experience supporting Manufacturing Operations
Strong critical thinking and root-cause analysis skills.
Technical Experience in Machining, or CNC

Nice To Haves

Leading a team of hourly staff directly or indirectly
Experience as a support agent for internal customers
Confident communication between sourcing, vendors, hourly staff, and plant leadership.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary internal consultant for procurement, helping the team understand technical requirements and translating complex engineering needs into clear, actionable supplier instructions.
Troubleshoot technical issues and drive rapid, effective resolutions that minimize downtime.
Cultivate strong partnerships with our supply base, shifting the dynamic from transactional to cooperative, ensuring our suppliers understand our needs and remain committed to our project timelines.
Work closely with the operations team to forecast tooling needs and identify supply chain risks early, offering alternative solutions and contingency plans when standard paths are blocked.
Listen to the feedback from the shop floor and procurement teams to identify "pain points." Propose and implement systemic changes that make the tooling procurement process faster, more transparent, and more user-friendly.

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