Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Equipment

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of technical disciplines, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute policy/strategy and roadmap initiatives.
• Execute handoffs for new product introductions, part and technology transfers, new process introductions, and strategic plant and equipment investments; inclusive of lead time, technology selection, tooling, fixturing, programming, quality plan, and run‑off of initial production sets.
• Execute hands‑on development of new products and processes enabling a successful hand‑off to the production team.
• Manage project timelines to meet customer needs with a strong focus on safety, process quality, qualifications, and Lean support downstream industrialization activities.
• Drive new equipment calibration procedures.
• Write, execute, and validate standard equipment specifications for the site.
• Strong ability to identify and eliminate waste while coaching others.
• Engineer, standardize, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Participate in productivity efforts supporting cost competitiveness.
• Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into process development.
• Utilize kaizen activities for continuous improvement and collaborate with the wider team on breakthrough initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) from an accredited university or college, OR a High School diploma / GED with at least 4 years experience in a manufacturing or heavy equipment environment.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment.

What will make you stand out

• Strong background in machine builds, automation, specifications, operations, and/or machine health.
• Experience with machine safety systems design and implementation.
• Proficiency in NX and Vericut.
• Experience in CNC equipment setup.
• Proficiency in product and process inspection techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Deep manufacturing technical expertise.
• Comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• This position is 100% onsite at GE Vernova Greenville, SC Garlington Road location.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export‑controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

• Pay range: $91,700.00 – $ with geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits: GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, tax‑advantaged 401(k) with company matching and contributions, access to Fidelity resources.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Relocation assistance provided:
  Yes.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).