Manufacturing Engineer

GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The Manufacturing Engineer duties include responsibility for departmental operations, that can function with some autonomy but guided by established policies. Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality and cost savings. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.). Executes production according to the appropriate instructions. Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 2 years of manufacturing experience OR a High School Diploma with at least 6 years of manufacturing experience

Nice To Haves

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Project Management Skills - ability to handle multiple complex situations daily.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Proven Leadership ability
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative, and creativity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, & organizational integration skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering or Business
• Green Belt or Black Belt Certification or equivalent Quality certification

Responsibilities

• Executes production according to the appropriate instructions.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles.
• Uses technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Help develop shop tooling and procedures.
• Work on developing build books.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Work with engineering to improve overall shop process.
• Give hourly EE’s technical guidance.
• Lead improvements for equipment reliability, tooling, process controls and safety/ergo solutions.
• Develop work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control.

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