Lead Manufacturing Engineer Fuel Nozzles New Make

GE Vernova; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with 401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing engineering professional in the United States who will plan, execute, and optimize production processes with autonomy.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, quality, and schedule adherence while troubleshooting technical challenges on the factory floor. You will collaborate across teams, drive continuous improvement, and apply engineering expertise within guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1.5 years of gas turbine or aero manufacturing experience.
• HS diploma/GED with 6+ years of gas turbine or aero manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience with Ariba or similar procurement systems.
• Experience troubleshooting Atlas Copco or other digital torque tools.
• Strong mechanical acumen with floor-level troubleshooting of equipment, tooling, or production processes.

Responsibilities

• Understands manufacturing best practices and how the role integrates with upstream/downstream processes.
• Applies technical judgment to resolve complex manufacturing issues and proposes solutions beyond standard procedures when needed.
• Collaborates across internal teams and uses external resources/benchmarks to inform decisions.
• Owns and drives continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing cell.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (gas turbine / aero manufacturing)

High School Diploma / GED with 6+ years experience

Tools

Ariba or similar procurement systems

Atlas Copco torque tools

Vision Systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Drives manufacturing engineering initiatives by planning, executing, and optimizing production processes. Operates with autonomy to troubleshoot technical challenges, improve procedures, and ensure deliverables meet quality, volume, and schedule targets. Applies engineering expertise within established guidelines while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understands manufacturing best practices and how the role's work integrates with upstream/downstream processes
• Applies technical judgment and analytical thinking to resolve complex, interdependent manufacturing issues — including proposing solutions beyond standard procedures when needed
• Collaborates across internal teams and leverages external resources/benchmarks to inform decisions
• Owns and drives continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing cell

Required Qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 1.5 years of experience in gas turbine or Aero manufacturing, or High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience in gas turbine or Aero manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with Ariba or similar procurement/purchasing systems
• Experience troubleshooting Atlas Copco or other digital torque tools
• Strong mechanical acumen with practical, floor-level experience troubleshooting equipment, tooling, or production processes

Desired Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root-cause analysis ability
• Experience planning, documenting, and executing improvement programs
• Project management experience
• PLC programming experience
• Familiarity with Vision Systems and their deployment

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 October 16, 2026.

• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/8 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.