Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Coated Buckets

Engineering associated with the turbine blade manufacturing process in the Coated Buckets Cell. 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 job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

# Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

- Support the Coated Bucket Cell to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives for assigned Turbine Blade Machining Line

- Lead and sustain 5S and visual management standards within the line and cell, including audits, corrective actions, and operator engagement

- Proactively identify and resolve safety concerns, leading investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions

- Drive proactive safety improvement projects, including risk reduction, ergonomic improvements, and hazard elimination

- Lead quality problem‑solving activities using structured methodologies such as 4D and 8D, ensuring robust root cause analysis and sustainable countermeasures

- Improve Line Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through sustainable process optimization, equipment reliability improvements, loss analysis, and collaboration with maintenance and operations teams

- Develop, implement, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure safe, repeatable, and capable processes

- Ensure standard adherence through regular audits, data review, and coaching of operators and production leaders

- Coach operators on standard work, quality expectations, problem solving, and safe work practices

- Support and deliver operator training, including initial training, cross-training, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives

- Partner with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, and Engineering) to implement process and equipment improvements

- Support GE Vernova Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives, driving a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college OR a High School Diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing

- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience

Eligibility Requirement

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

- This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant - Garlington Road

Desired Characteristics

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar engineering or technical field (e.g., Manufacturing, Machining, Electrical)

- Experience in manufacturing engineering within a high‑volume or regulated environment

- Experience with Turbine Blade Machining processes

- Demonstrated ability to apply 5S, structured quality problem solving (4D/8D), Lean Manufacturing, and OEE to a manufacturing environment for sustained improvements over time

- Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and influence hourly operators

- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

- Ability to document, plan, and execute short to mid-term projects.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 29, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.