GE Vernova Supply Chain Co-op - Fall/Winter 2026

GE Vernova•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d•$21 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lean / Continuous Improvement Co-op, you will work directly on the shop floor alongside operators and manufacturing teams to identify waste, remove barriers, and drive daily improvements that make jobs easier, safer, and more efficient. This role is hands-on: you'll spend significant time at the gemba (where the work happens), observing processes, talking with operators, and turning their ideas into tested, working solutions. You'll build prototypes, test countermeasures, and help embed a culture of continuous improvement at the operator level.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.
Accepted Majors: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).
Strong interest in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving.
Comfortable working on the shop floor and building rapport with operators and production teams.
Practical, hands-on mindset—comfortable prototyping with basic tools/materials and iterating quickly.
Analytical thinking with the ability to break down problems and test simple, effective solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to listen to operator feedback and translate it into action.
Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable taking initiative on small projects with limited direction.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to Lean/Six Sigma tools (5S, kaizen, A3, standard work) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Spend regular time on the production floor observing work, identifying pain points, and partnering with operators to understand day-to-day challenges.
Design, prototype, and implement small-scale, low-cost solutions (fixtures, visual aids, tooling adjustments, workstation layouts) that reduce operator strain, cycle time, or variation.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools—5S, standard work, value stream mapping, kaizen events, A3 problem solving, and visual management—to drive measurable improvements.
Build and test quick, iterative prototypes (using basic fabrication, 3D printing, or off-the-shelf materials) to validate ideas before full-scale implementation.
Act as a resource and advocate for operators, capturing their feedback and translating it into actionable improvement projects.
Lead small-to-medium CI projects from idea generation through implementation and follow-up, tracking results and sharing out lessons learned.
Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality, and production supervisors to align improvements with broader operational goals.
Ensure all improvements maintain or enhance safety and comply with current standards and procedures.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Housing Allowance
Access to the GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after 90 days of service
Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential counseling and referral services
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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.
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
40 hours of personal business time
160 hours of personal illness and caregiving time (subject to state law)
Two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)