Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Gas Power division seeks a Manufacturing and Quality Engineer to lead generator qualifications and establish robust qualification standards. You will collaborate with Design and Material Process Engineering to ramp capacity safely and with high quality.

Travel up to 10% and experience in equipment installation or qualification will help. This role offers exposure to global supply chains, Kaizens, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Operations Management, or other Supply Chain related studies.
• Relevant quality or manufacturing engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead generator qualifications from inception to closure.
• Create qualification standards in alignment with Global Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Attend/Facilitate Kaizens and Roadmaps to support capacity ramp.
• Foster leadership, teamwork, and communication with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement qualification cost-out opportunities.
• Cultivate a positive working environment with urgency and quality.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Operations Management

Job description

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

Come and join our powerful, unified force with the energy to change the world.

Our mission is BIG. Our TRANSFORMATION is key – bringing the right businesses together to LEAD the ENERGY TRANSITION. Our TEAM is ready.

What Impact You'll Make

The Capital Equipment Excellence team is responsible for accelerating, with safety, quality, and focus, capacity growth across the Gas Value Stream. The organization consists of 3 workstreams; Fulfilment, Installation, and Qualification; all working together

to create Standard Work and Daily Management to enable success. This role will offer excellent exposure to different aspects of the business and require the engineer to wear several hats.

This Job Involves Two Main Elements

• Working as a hybrid Manufacturing and Quality engineer to lead and drive qualifications
• Working inclusively with Design and Material Process Engineering to create robust qualification standards

Job Description

What you'll do:

• Leading Generator qualifications from inception to closure
• Creating Qualification standards in alignment with Global Supply Chain and Engineering
• Attending/Facilitating Kaizens and Roadmaps to support the capacity ramp
• Fostering strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills as well as a passion for quality and continuous improvement
• Identifying and implement qualification cost out opportunities
• Cultivating positive working environment and morale; drive a sense of urgency and quality with speed

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Operations Management, or other Supply Chain related studies
• Relevant quality or manufacturing engineering experience

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Equipment installation and qualification experience
• Strong team player
• Experience interfacing across matrix organizations
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to build trust with team members and interfacing organizations.
• Experience and familiarity with advanced manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and deliver the best GE products

Eligibility Requirement

• Willingness to travel up to 10%
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Benefits Available To You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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 September 23, 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 24/24 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.