Manufacturing Specialist 2 - Prod Process and Equip
Job in
Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, 18105, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
GE Vernova
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Engineer
As a 2nd shift Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide critical support to daily production operations. You will be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and delivery performance on the production lines. This role involves active troubleshooting, rapid problem-solving, and providing technical guidance to operators to ensure manufacturing consistency. You will operate within a defined engineering framework to support production goals while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities- Provide direct support to 2nd shift production lines, including addressing technical issues, process troubleshooting, and providing guidance to operators to ensure adherence to standard work instructions.
- Drive performance metrics related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery (SQD).
- Proactively identify safety hazards and concerns from operators. Work to remove hazards immediately if possible.
- Monitor defect trends and work within Built In Quality (BIQ) framework to identify root cause and solutions.
- Monitor production output and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Utilize root-cause analysis techniques to investigate production issues, equipment failures, or quality escapes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Participate in Lean events and support continuous improvement projects aimed at safety improvements, defect reduction, optimizing cycle times, reducing waste, and improving process reliability.
- Work closely with production supervisors, quality teams, and maintenance to resolve daily operational challenges and ensure a smooth shift transition.
- Support development of new lines and processes as part of ongoing capacity growth in the plant.
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university and a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience or HS diploma/GED with 5 years of manufacturing experience
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
- This role supports 2nd shift operations, including hourly employees scheduled from 2 pm to 11 pm and occasionally be required to provide assistance to shifts outside regular working hours
- Must be able to work 100% on-site
- 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
- Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
- High attention to detail and a commitment to Safety & Quality
- Desire to work in a challenging and dynamic manufacturing environment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with floor operators
- Demonstrated problem solving ability
- Proactive approach to process ownership and continuous improvement
- Previous experience with industrial manufacturing processes
- Previous experience with industrial chemical manufacturing
- Experience with lean manufacturing tools
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