Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling (BKM) (f/m/d)

GE Vernova, Inc.; Birr; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Gas Power in Birr is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to lead the design, development and procurement of production tooling, fixtures, and measuring equipment for gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator rotors.

You will work within the BMK team to ensure tool availability, collaborate with production and engineering, and optimize tooling concepts while coordinating procurement and monitoring costs.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education, ideally a HF degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Several years of practical experience in industrial manufacturing, production engineering, or tooling and fixture design.
• Proven experience in the design of production tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment for turbines or other large rotating equipment.
• Solid knowledge of machining processes, tooling concepts, and measurement strategies.
• Proficiency in SAP and, ideally, TDM or similar production-related systems.
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken, are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and construction of specialized tools, measuring equipment, and fixtures for gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator rotors.
• Ensure the availability and on-time delivery of all required operating resources through internal manufacturing or external partners.
• Define and optimize tool, measurement, and manufacturing concepts in close collaboration with production and engineering.
• Develop machining strategies, calculate cutting parameters, and maintain TDM tool lists and related master data.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including quotations, cost comparisons, and technical drawing reviews.
• Monitor process performance, tool consumption, and costs, initiating corrective actions and design improvements as needed.

Skills

German language

English language

SAP

TDM

Tooling design

Project collaboration

Education

HF degree in Mechanical Engineering

HF degree in Manufacturing Engineering

HF degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

TDM

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of GE Vernova

Do you want to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, Gas Power, a business unit of GE Vernova, is driving a more advanced, cleaner, and more efficient energy supply for humanity—while simultaneously developing technologies for the energy generation of the future.

What you can make happen

As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering department at the GE Vernova production site in Birr, you will responsible for the design, development, procurement, and continuous improvement of production tooling, measuring equipment, and manufacturing resources.In this role, you will be part of the Betriebsmittelkonstruktion (BMK) team, responsible for the design, development and procurement of production tooling, fixtures and measuring equipment.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Manage the design and construction of specialized tools, measuring equipment, and fixtures for gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator rotors
• Ensurethe availability and on-time delivery of all required operating resources through internal manufacturing or external partners
• Define and optimizetool, measurement, and manufacturing concepts in close collaboration with production and engineering
• Developmachining strategies, calculate cutting parameters, and maintain TDM (Tool Data Management) tool lists and related master data
• Coordinateend-to-end procurement activities, including quotations, cost comparisons, and technical drawing reviews
• Monitorprocess performance, tool consumption, and costs, initiating corrective actions and design improvements as needed

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Completed technical education, ideally a HF degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Several years of practical experience in industrial manufacturing, production engineering, or tooling and fixture design
• Proven experience in the design of production tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment for turbines or other large rotating equipment.
• Solid knowledge of machining processes, tooling concepts, and measurement strategies
• Proficiency in SAP and, ideally, TDM or similar production-related systems
• Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken, are required

What will make you stand out

• Strong technical understanding and a process-oriented mindset for fixture and tool design
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external design offices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Analytical thinking combined with cost-conscious decision-making
• Clear communication skills and a solution-driven, collaborative approach
• High level of initiative, flexibility, and team spirit

What we offer

Employees at GE Vernova rise to the challenge of helping to create a world that thrives. To support this mission, we offer a range of competitive benefits to our workforce.

• Our compensation system is designed to help employees balance their professional and personal lives while rewarding strong performance. Depending on employment status and governmental regulations, we offer an attractive benefits package.
• Everyone has their own idea of what a balanced and healthy life looks like. We have developed programs that support you in both your personal and professional life.
• GE Vernova invests in providing its employees with opportunities for professional development through hands‑on training and further development programs.

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of every individual’s identity, background, and experience. We are committed to an inclusive corporate culture in which everyone is encouraged to give their best because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we inspire and motivate others to grow and succeed. Join GE Vernova Gas Power, where you can achieve success in an atmosphere of belonging.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova Gas Power develops solutions for a cleaner, more accessible energy supply that people rely on and that drives growth and prosperity everywhere. Our leading gas power technologies—made possible by a team of talented employees and delivered for our customers, shareholders, and the world—generate one third of the world’s electricity. Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, we are developing technologies for the energy generation of the future while simultaneously enabling a cleaner and more efficient energy supply for humanity.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No