Lead Combustion Repair Engineer

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced engineer to own combustion repair processes for heavy‑duty gas turbines. The role focuses on new product introduction and cost-out tooling, collaborating with AMRT teams in Greenville and Warsaw to roll out repairs and upgrades across the Vernova fleet.

You will partner with design, manufacturing, and service engineering to drive improvements, ensure safety/compliance, and mentor team members. Travel ~10% globally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/materials engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing, services, repair, or design environment.
• Lean/quality training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, drive, and industrialize repair processes and technology for the services network in support of repair strategy with focus on GE Vernova heavy‑duty gas turbine combustion repair programs.
• Lead projects to directly impact productivity and fulfillment efforts.
• Collaborate with repair development centers and service engineers to test repair processes.
• Drive standard work through lean practices and value stream mapping.
• Address fleet issues with Product Line and Customer Service Engineering teams.
• Maintain safety, integrity, compliance and engineering discipline.
• Travel to repair centers and customer sites as needed (~10%).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field of study from an accredited college or university

Lean training or equivalent quality training

Job description

Job Description Summary

As part of the Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology Team, the Combustion New Repair Introduction Engineer is responsible for engineering ownership of combustion components for repair activities, focusing on New Product Introduction and Product Cost Out process and tooling development for F and HA class gas turbines. They will collaborate closely with the AMRT special process development teams in Greenville and Warsaw to deploy technologies for new repairs and upgrade modifications for heavy‑duty gas turbine components across the Vernova Gas Turbine Fleet. This role is also responsible for working collaboratively with Repair Value Stream Leadership, Gas Turbine Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Service Engineering.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, drive, and industrialize repair processes and technology for the services network in support of repair strategy with focus on GE Vernova heavy‑duty gas turbine combustion repair programs
• Lead projects to directly impact productivity and fulfillment efforts
• Work with Repair Development Center and service center engineers to perform repair process technology testing in the RDC
• Drive standard work through lean practices utilizing lean roadmaps and value stream mapping while supporting process improvement and continuous problem solving.
• Work with Product Line and Customer Service Engineering teams to address fleet issues.
• Maintain a culture of safety, integrity, compliance, and engineering discipline.
• Understand, model and communicate the AMRT culture and seek ways to integrate it into the broader GE Vernova culture. Assist in developing an inspirational leadership organization that coaches team members in building trusting relationships
• Lead and inspire the search for high impact engineering projects
• Collaborate with design engineering and support design reviews for repairs
• Make personal and team learning a priority
• Readily apply learnings from diverse experiences to solve business problems.
• Travel to repair centers, customer sites, and other locations as needed globally (~10%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field of study from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in, with, and/or supporting a manufacturing, services, repair, or design environment

Desired Characteristics

• Strong mechanical design and analytical background with familiarity in manufacturing processes
• Experience in Gas Turbine Combustion manufacture, design, or repair
• Lean training or equivalent quality training
• Ability and established track record to drive projects to completion
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers

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 $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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.

Posting expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 19, 2026.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource;
• 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.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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.