Lead Manufacturing Engineer

GE Vernova; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an engineer to define and control production processes at our Bangor, Maine site. The role focuses on tooling, equipment validation, and developing manufacturing methods to align with SQDC priorities.

The candidate will gain deep technical knowledge and collaborate across teams to optimize production. Required is a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or HS diploma with 4+ years manufacturing experience) and at least 1 year of CNC experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills including written & verbal.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and document plans.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Basic project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods supporting safety, delivery, cost (SQDC).
• Build in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and connect team activities with business drivers.
• Participate in Lean Kaizen events to support Lean Roadmap and drive improvements.
• Support New Product Introduction and CNC processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Documentation planning

Project management basics

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

4+ years manufacturing or operations experience with HS diploma

Tools

NC Programming/CAM

Job description

Job Description

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods to support the safety, delivery, delivery, cost (SQDC) priorities.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Understand key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal and time management skills.
• Regular participation in monthly Lean Kaizen events to support the Lean Roadmap.
• Support New Product Introduction.
• Support CNC processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing or operations experience).
• Minimum of 1 year of CNC experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Bangor, Maine.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Basic project management skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with NC Programming/CAM.

Relocation Assistance

Yes

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).

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. 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 August 25, 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.