Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support the Combustion manufacturing operations at GE Vernova by fostering a strong safety culture and developing, maintaining, and improving quality practices across machining and fabrication operations. This role partners closely with production, quality, EHS, and engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes that meet internal and customer requirements.

• Lead priorities to maintain equipment reliability, process rigor, and programming as needed.
• Manage projects and continuous improvement efforts in accordance with plant metrics including root cause investigation and problem solving of quality‑related issues.
• Ensure all engineering designs and technical data meet customer CTQs and compliance requirements.
• Drive a robust training program for manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and improve process documentation and enforce consistency in assigned area to ensure consistent quality.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve 5S methodology in assigned areas; drive culture change.
• Provide advanced quality engineering of new product introduction involving new processes or advanced automated equipment.
• Lead analytical and design activities using proven technologies and validated approaches and methods.
• Mentor others in area of expertise.
• Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organization.
• Communicate across the function in area of expertise.
• Own overall unibody fabrication lean line welding operations, including robot welding, fixture modification and design to support print tolerances.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Production Process and Equipment.

• Experience in manufacturing fabrication development processes.
• Experience with CNC programming, operating and maintaining mills and EDMs, fixturing concepts and tooling.
• Experience with robotics controllers.
• 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 several projects simultaneously.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Comprehensive in‑depth understanding of complex and highly technical concepts and principles in the own part of the function.
• Strong knowledge of technical concepts in technologies that intersect with own technical space.

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC site. The role is restricted to U.S. persons due to access to export‑controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Base pay range: $91,700.00 - $ USD Annual.

Eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation and equity.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE 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.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time‑off for vacation or illness, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

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.