Lead Manufacturing Engineer — NPI, Lean & Quality

GE Vernova; Dammam; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Dammam, Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing and repair processes for Gas Turbine Blades. You will own mid-level projects, lead NPI initiatives, and push continuous improvement in a high-precision environment.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, process development, LEAN/Six Sigma, and collaboration across manufacturing, quality, and EHS, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable, and cost effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of professional experience in a technical/production-focused role.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and repair processes; lead NPI initiatives.
• Design fixtures and tooling; define standard repair methods and create work instructions.
• Manage end‑to‑end projects including budget control and scheduling.
• Resolve NCRs with engineering teams and maintain robust documentation.
• Champion LEAN and Six Sigma to drive process efficiency and cost reductions.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, sales, marketing, and external vendors; uphold EHS standards.
• Lead training to elevate the department's technical capabilities.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

English Proficiency

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Fixture Design

Job description

GE Vernova in Dammam, Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing and repair processes for Gas Turbine Blades. You will own mid-level projects, lead NPI initiatives, and push continuous improvement in a high-precision environment.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, process development, LEAN/Six Sigma, and collaboration across manufacturing, quality, and EHS, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable, and cost effective outcomes.