Lead Manufacturing Engineer — NPI & Process Excellence

K60006 GE Energy Manufacturing Technology Center Factory; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing and repair processes for gas turbine blades. You will own moderate complexity projects, advancing NPI, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will develop fixtures and tooling, define standard repair methods, and prepare work instructions while leading end-to-end projects, managing budget, resources, and timelines with a focus on Lean and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a technical, operational, or production-focused role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Process Development & Optimization: Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and repair processes. Lead NPI initiatives and drive improvements in lead times, cycle times, and COQ.
• Technical Leadership: Design fixtures and tooling, define standard repair methods, and prepare comprehensive work instructions for the product line.
• Project Management: Manage end-to-end projects, including budget control, resource allocation, and scheduling. Define investment and expense needs, taking projects from initial approval to completion.
• Quality & Compliance: Resolve technical NCRs by collaborating with engineering teams. Ensure all designs and technical data are accurately documented to maintain a robust historical record.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion LEAN initiatives and utilize Six Sigma methodologies to drive process efficiencies and cost-reduction strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical interface for manufacturing, sales, marketing, and external vendors. Ensure that EHS standards are integrated into all processes.
• Training & Mentorship: Lead team training on new methodologies, sharing global best practices to elevate the technical capabilities of the department.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing and repair processes for gas turbine blades. You will own moderate complexity projects, advancing NPI, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will develop fixtures and tooling, define standard repair methods, and prepare work instructions while leading end-to-end projects, managing budget, resources, and timelines with a focus on Lean and