Manufacturing Engineer
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the manufacturing operations of high-voltage electrical equipment, including circuit breakers and instrument transformers, at the Charleroi manufacturing facility. This entry-level role is ideal for recent engineering graduates or early-career professionals interested in operational excellence, process improvement, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies. As demand for grid modernization and AI-driven infrastructure continues to accelerate globally, GE Vernova is expanding production capacity and investing heavily in manufacturing transformation. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in improving productivity, reducing waste, supporting process standardization, and implementing Lean manufacturing initiatives to help meet this growth. This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to Lean principles, process engineering, data analytics, AI-enabled manufacturing tools, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with at least one year of Manufacturing Experience.
- Knowledge of CAD software or manufacturing tooling concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing/shop floor environment.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or Industrial Engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with SAP, MES systems, Power BI, or manufacturing analytics tools.
- Interest in AI applications in manufacturing, automation, or Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Experience with time studies, line balancing, or process mapping.
Responsibilities
- Support daily manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity (SQCDP).
- Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes and standard work, by developing new fixtures and solutions that help with cycle time reduction and improvement of output.
- Participate in Kaizen events, Lean initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
- Support expansion projects with development of new layouts
- Support line balancing, cycle time analysis, and labor efficiency improvements.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of routings, work instructions, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve operational issues.
- Support implementation of visual management and problem-solving
- Participate in process validation activities, NPIs, tooling improvements, and fixture development.
- Support manufacturing digitalization initiatives, including MES systems, AI-enabled analytics, and automation projects.
- Assist with ergonomics, safety improvements, and workstation optimization.
- Participate in daily production meetings and shop floor Gemba walks.
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, 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
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
