GE Vernova Manufacturing Process Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

GE Vernova • Charleroi, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Summer Intern in Methods and Process Engineering at GE Vernova, you will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while working with experienced engineers and operations leaders. You will support the development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes for circuit breakers and instrument transformers. Through shop-floor projects, data analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, you will learn how engineering principles and Lean methodologies are applied to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. This internship is intended for an engineering student seeking practical manufacturing experience, stronger problem-solving skills, and the opportunity to contribute to business results.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated academic or project experience applying engineering, analytical, or problem-solving principles.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work for the duration of the summer internship program.
• Must have the ability to work in the US for an unlimited amount of time without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for manufacturing, continuous improvement, Lean, or operational excellence.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a hands-on approach to solving problems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or other data analysis tools.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, production environments, engineering projects, or technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, communicate findings, and present recommendations.
• Participation in academic projects, internships, co-ops, student organizations, or other activities involving teamwork and technical problem solving.
• Comfort working directly with operators and engineers on the shop floor/Gemba and learning from people with different technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and process engineering activities for circuit breaker and instrument transformer production lines.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, production data, and cycle times to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and update Standard Work, work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing process maps.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen, 5S, waste elimination, and process optimization initiatives.
• Assist with PFMEA, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving activities to identify and reduce manufacturing risks.
• Support time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and production routing activities.
• Assist with the design and implementation of manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and ergonomic improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to resolve manufacturing issues and implement improvements.
• Present project results, recommendations, and data-driven findings to engineering and operations leadership.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for eligible co-op/intern employees, reimbursing reasonable, proper, and documented expenses incurred when initially reporting to work and returning to school or home after the assignment; eligibility applies when the permanent address is more than 50 miles from the work location.
• Weekly housing allowance for eligible co-op/intern employees whose permanent residence is at least 50 miles from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after 90 days of accumulated service, subject to other plan eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed