Manufacturing Engineer / Process Planning (f/m/d)

GE Vernova, Inc.; The Municipal District of Birr; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Gas Power in Birr, Ireland, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Manufacturing Engineering department (Hot Gas Parts/New Parts). You will support production and engineering teams, define routing, BOMs, and cycle times for complex gas turbine components.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, PLM/ERP integration, and onboarding junior staff, serving as liaison between Design Engineering, Procurement, and Shop Floor.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training (Swiss EFZ or equivalent).
• Further education in a technical/management field (e.g., HF Technician or B.Sc.).
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter/Enovia).
• Hands-on ERP experience (SAP) in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain mBOM within PLM and interface with ERP.
• Define routing steps, work instructions, and cycle times for gas turbine components.
• Perform cost comparisons and support annual price updates.
• Coordinate PLM part definition changes.
• Manage master data for tooling, fixtures, and consumables in ERP.
• Drive SQDC improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost.
• Share knowledge and onboard junior team members.
• Interface between Design Engineering, Procurement, and Shop Floor to resolve bottlenecks.

Skills

German language

English language

Lean/CI methodologies

PLM systems experience (Teamcenter/Eno

Education

Swiss EFZ or equivalent

HF Technician / B.Sc. Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Manufacturing Engineering department (Hot Gas Parts/New Parts) at the GE Vernova production site in Birr, you will provide technical support to both production and engineering teams. Through process and cost optimization, you will maintain the organization's competitiveness and drive results for our customers.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Create and maintain manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) within the PLM system and ensure seamless integration with the ERP system
• Define and maintain detailed routing steps, work instructions, and production cycle times for complex gas turbine components
• Perform cost comparisons and support annual standard price updates
• Coordinate the implementation of PLM part definition changes
• Manage and maintain master data for tooling, fixtures, and consumables within the ERP system to ensure production readiness
• Drive strategic initiatives to optimize overall production performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
• Share knowledge and support the onboarding of junior team members
• Serve as the primary interface between Design Engineering, Procurement, and Shop Floor Operations to resolve technical bottlenecks and ensure schedule adherence

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Completed technical vocational training (Swiss EFZ or equivalent), ideally as a Polymechanic or Design Engineer or relevant or similar experience

• Further education in a technical or management field (e.g., HF Technician, Process Specialist, or a B.Sc. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Proven experience working with PLM systems (ideally Teamcenter or Enovia)

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP)
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or Hot Gas Path (HGP) engineering environment
• Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentation
• Working knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies
• Proficiency in German and English skills

What will make you stand out?

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Independent, performance-oriented, and reliable approach to work
• Cost-conscious and entrepreneurial mindset
• Innovative mindset with a focus on problem-solving
• Customer-focused with a drive for quality
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No