Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Alstom Grid; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) for blades to translate new manufacturing concepts into scalable shop-floor reality. You’ll lead tooling, process development and automation with a hands-on technical leadership style.

Collaborating across R&D, Engineering and Operations, you will drive Lean improvements, standardize processes, and apply Industry 4.0 insights to optimize safety, quality, delivery and cost in blade production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record in process engineering and project execution.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience with composite processes and equipment development.
• Willingness to travel ~20% for trials, start-ups and supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Industrialize technology: design and scale new manufacturing tech from pilot to shop floor.
• Own manufacturing workflows using Lean methods to improve efficiency.
• Leverage Industry 4.0 data to monitor and optimize processes.
• Lead automation, robotics and complex process solutions.
• Deploy global process standards and training across the supply chain.
• Collaborate across R&D, Engineering and Operations on roadmaps and change initiatives.

Skills

Composite domain

Project autonomy

Manufacturing rigor

Collaborative influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Industrial automation

Robotics

PLC/HMI controls

Job description

Job Description Summary

Be at the forefront of the energy transition. As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) for Blades, you won’t just manage factory processes—you will engineer the future of sustainable energy. You are a hands‑on technical leader responsible for translating breakthrough manufacturing concepts into robust, industrialized realities. You will partner across the global GE Vernova organization to drive technologies that optimize SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and shape the next generation of blade production.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Technology Industrialization: Design, specify, and implement advanced tooling and equipment to scale new manufacturing technologies from pilot to shop‑floor reality.
• Process & Lean Ownership: Own the development and refinement of manufacturing workflows. Use Lean methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis) to diagnose process inefficiencies and implement sustainable, data‑backed improvements.
• Digital Transformation: Leverage data‑driven insights and Industry 4.0 solutions to monitor and optimize process performance.
• Technical Leadership: Support the technical implementation of automation, robotics, and complex process solutions.
• Standardization: Deploy global process standards, control plans, and training modules to ensure consistency across the global supply chain.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work on highly matrixed programs between R&D, Engineering, and Operations to execute complex technical roadmaps and change management initiatives.

Skills & Mindset

• Composite Domain Expertise: Solid understanding of composite manufacturing (infusion, layup, curing) and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex process challenges.
• Project Autonomy: Proven ability to manage a defined project scope independently—identifying risks, managing schedules, and driving milestones to completion.
• Manufacturing Rigor: A commitment to “Design for Manufacturing” (DfM) principles, with a focus on creating processes that are not only efficient but reliable and easy to maintain.
• Collaborative Influence: Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between technical strategy and the practical realities of the shop floor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated track record in process engineering and project execution.
• Technical Core: Solid foundation in lean manufacturing, composite process and equipment development.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (approx. 20%) to support trials, factory start‑ups, and supplier visits.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong wind turbine blade or composite manufacturing knowledge
• Experience developing, leading, and executing technology development projects
• Lean mindset — able to drive process improvement, standard work, etc.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation, robotics, or PLC/HMI controls.

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: Yes

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 22, 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.