Manufacturing Engineer - Rotor Machining

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as the primary process owner for the Rotor Machining (RM1/RM2) lean lines. You will bridge the gap between industrialization and full-scale production to ensure a smooth transition, before owning daily line support during production. This role is a dual-focus position: you will provide immediate technical troubleshooting (Type 1 & 2 issues) to maintain flow, while simultaneously driving long-term continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, cost-out, and safety.

Requirements

• Ability to work 1st Shift (7:30am-4:30pm)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial preferred) from an accredited University or College; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality, lean, or equivalent roles

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with CNC machining, specifically related to heavy rotating equipment or gas turbine components
• Proven track record of using data (OEE, SPC, Pareto analysis) to drive root cause corrective actions
• Ability to navigate cross-functional environments and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority
• Experience working in a fast-paced complex environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize line processes for RM1 and RM2 post-handover.
• Serve as the first line of engineering support for production, troubleshooting technical and process-related bottlenecks
• Proactively identify and execute projects to increase OEE, reduce cycle times, and optimize cost.
• Utilize Lean methodologies to drive visual management and improvements in-line with our Life Saving Rules
• Act as a technical mentor for production teams.
• Support the onboarding and training of machinists on new processes and equipment
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Industrialization to execute on line-level CAPEX, OPEX, and T&S (Tools & Supplies) budgets.
• Partner with outside vendors and tooling suppliers to drive technical improvements and achieve cost targets
• Champion a "Safety First" culture; ensure all process changes and improvements are improving our Life Saving Rules target conditions
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

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