Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Rotor Machining

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize rotor machining processes, driving safety, quality, and efficiency across complex CNC operations.

You will troubleshoot daily production, lead process improvements, and mentor technicians while collaborating with multiple functions to meet performance targets and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering from an accredited college.
• 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations in a production environment.
• Strong problem solving and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own designated rotor machining process to ensure safe, stable and capable manufacturing performance.
• Lead production troubleshooting and resolve process/equipment issues to maintain flow and meet objectives.
• Lead process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Develop data‑driven solutions to increase OEE, process capability, cycle time and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Industrialization, Maintenance and Engineering teams.

Skills

CNC machining

Root cause analysis

Data‑driven decisions

Cross‑functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC programming

SPC

Control plans

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary process owner for a critical machining discipline within the Rotor Machining cell. This role is responsible for supporting, improving, and sustaining complex CNC machining processes used to manufacture large rotating components to demanding dimensional tolerances.
Process ownership may include turning, drilling, grinding, or broaching operations. As the technical subject matter expert for your assigned process, you will provide hands‑on support for daily production, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive long-term improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Success in this role requires a strong background in CNC machining, process development, root cause problem solving, and continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for a designated rotor machining process, ensuring safe, stable, and capable manufacturing performance
• Provide technical leadership and support for production troubleshooting, resolving process and equipment‑related issues to maintain operational flow and achieve business objectives
• Lead process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance
• Develop and implement data‑driven solutions to increase OEE, improve process capability, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste
• Analyze machining performance using production metrics, statistical data, and root cause methodologies to identify and execute corrective actions
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Industrialization, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Support onboarding, training, and technical development of machinists and production personnel on new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Manage capital and operating expenditures associated with process improvements, tooling, equipment upgrades, and productivity initiatives
• Collaborate with machine tool builders, tooling suppliers, and external vendors to evaluate and implement technical solutions that improve process capability and reduce cost
• Champion a Safety-First culture by ensuring all process changes and improvement activities support the Life Saving Rules
• Support new product introduction and industrialization efforts, ensuring robust transition of manufacturing processes into production
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work 1st Shift (8am-4pm)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations in a production environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing, qualifying, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for precision‑machined components.
• Experience troubleshooting machining processes, including tooling, workholding, machine performance, cutting parameters, and process capability issues.
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional manufacturing environment and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with CNC turning, drilling, grinding, milling, or broaching operations.
• Experience manufacturing large, complex components with tight dimensional and geometric tolerances.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial, aerospace, power generation, gas turbine, or rotating equipment manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, SPC, process capability analysis, control plans, and advanced manufacturing quality tools.
• Experience utilizing OEE, Pareto analysis, and other manufacturing metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CNC programming, machining process development, cutting tool optimization, and tooling selection.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing daily production support with long‑term strategic initiatives.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova 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 Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

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

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, 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. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas‑powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

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

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 October 15, 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.