Lead Casting Process Engineer- Cores and Casting

GE Vernova Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Casting Process Engineer to oversee critical casting processes for advanced gas turbines. This role offers the opportunity to work onsite with innovative technologies in a dynamic environment. You will ensure safety and efficiency in operations, lead process improvements, and collaborate with various teams to achieve production goals. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for quality and safety, this position could be your next career step. Join a company committed to fostering an inclusive culture and providing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development

Competitive Compensation

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10 years of related experience required.
• 5+ years in operations/production manufacturing or process control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and functionality of casting equipment and processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and monitor daily operations.
• Define work instructions and conduct audits for quality assurance.

Skills

Process Control

Data Analysis

3D Design

Statistical Tools

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

10 years of related work experience

Tools

Minitab

SPC

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Casting Process Engineer, also referred to as Process Owner, is responsible for consistent execution of major and critical casting processes used in our production of the most advanced SX/DS blades Vernova gas turbines. The Process Engineer assures that executional variation of major processes are identified and controlled.

The Process Engineer will work onsite at our Investment Casting Foundry in Schenectady Cores and Castings where you will get to work with innovative technologies, and SX/DS furnaces.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Safety: Assure that all equipment used for casting is operating as designed, including all safety features. Assure operators are trained in all equipment safety features and for all processes. Contribute to Management of Change, Safety Risk Assessments and LOTO on all new equipment.
• Equipment: Understanding how each piece of equipment used for castings and the limitations of each. Establish process controls to reduce process excursions via data analysis. Perform engineering trials to evaluate process improvement and to implement fixtures/jigs/tooling. Responsible for the good functioning and standardization of processes.
• Quality: Define/update/revise work instructions and procedures required to assure operators perform tasks consistently. Perform periodic audits. Work with QA and Product Engineers to implement customer requirements. Develop PFMEA and MCP for processes owned.
• Design: Responsible for all 3D Design and machine programming used for all our casting machines.
• Delivery: Daily monitoring of processes, drive, lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and/or problem-solving teams to maintain budgeted FPY. Participate in new part introduction teams as needed.
• Cost: Intensive participation in cost reduction effort and reduction of scrap via rigorous investigation and problem solving.
• Maintenance: Ensure PM are done on time for the equipment owned and help with the diagnostic of machine failure. Lead maintenance initiatives to reach budgeted OA.
• People: Daily interface with manufacturing, management, and product team. Establish operator skill levels to assure depth and breadth of skills. Create a skills assessment tool.
• This position involves a hands-on approach with consistent presence on the production floor, during Genba walks and a daily check-in with operators, maintenance, and leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field/related area or equivalent to 10 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in operations/production manufacturing or process control.

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Schenectady plant and 1st shift. This position involves a consistent presence on the production floor with a daily check-in with operators, maintenance and leaders.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Relocation assistance considered only within the USA.

Desired Characteristics

• 5+ years of experience with new product design and/or casting experience.
• 2+ years of experience in process control.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, and highly competitive environment.
• Personality and drive to execute in challenging and fulfilling manufacturing environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
• Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey concepts within all levels of our organization.
• Strong academic foundation coupled with hands-on experience.
• Experience with statistical and process improvement tools: 6-sigma, Minitab, SPC etc.
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple tasks or projects and to develop/lead an action plan.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects.

Pay Transparency:

The base pay range for this position is $90,400- $130,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.

*The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to close on May 5, 2025 or when suitable candidate identified.

Benefits Available to You

GE 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 compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE, 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.

About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world.

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: Yes