Industrial Engineer - Lead Materials Engineer 1

gevernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova in South Carolina is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing processes. The role involves tactical engineering tasks, operational planning and staff collaboration to meet quality, volume and timeliness targets.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field with 3–4 years of industrial engineering experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of IE experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with 3-4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.
• A high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require a 4-year degree.
• Direct people management including staffing and performance development.
• Uses in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline to execute policy/strategy.
• Collaborates across functions to align with market competition.
• Leads small projects with low risks and guides team members.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Documentation & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

High school diploma / GED + 6 years IE experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. 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

• Manufacturing engineering tasks that do not require 4-year degree. Primarily tactical responsibilities. This does not include general administrative work.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreein Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with 3-4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering

OR

• A high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Additional Information

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 October 06, 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.