Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Special Projects / New Product Industrialization

GE-Vernova-; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer for its Gas Power facility in Schenectady, NY. You will lead the design, procurement, installation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment, driving production-ready processes across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, procurement, and manufacturing to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while advancing automation and lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; 5 years in production manufacturing OR high-school Diploma/GED with 9+ years in production manufacturing.
• 3+ years in equipment procurement, equipment implementation, or tooling/fixture design.
• Proven experience in heavy industrial manufacturing and project management; capable of cross‑functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, procure, install and qualify new manufacturing equipment and deliver full production-ready processes.
• Develop tooling, instructions, procedures, and standards to maintain quality and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical and process support, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to ensure manufacturability and input during product development.
• Manage New Product Introduction including design reviews, tooling/equipment acquisition, and cross-functional scheduling.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5+ years in production manufacturing

3 years in procurement or tooling/fixt

Design software (NX/ SolidWorks/ AutoC

Project management and cross‑team lead

Strong communication and leadership

Technical print and spec reading/writ

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join our Industrialization team as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in GE Vernova’s Gas Power facility in Schenectady, NY! Become a key part of a strategic engineering team specializing in heavy-duty industrial Generators and Steam Turbine manufacturing.

GE Vernova is increasing capacity in Schenectady and taking products and processes from concept to operational stability utilizing standard lean manufacturing principles for the factory.

In this role, you will collaborate across multiple organizations to design, develop, procure, install and qualify new manufacturing equipment, delivering full production ready processes. The Industrialization/AME team provides technical support and implements solutions for the Schenectady factory to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, procure, install and qualify new manufacturing equipment, delivering full production ready processes while project managing internal/external team members and vendors.

• Develop and maintain tooling, manufacturing instructions, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent quality and compliance with regulations.

• Provide technical and process support to manufacturing teams, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Design Engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products and provide input during the product development phase.

• Manage New Product Introduction including technical design review, tooling and equipment acquisition, and overall project schedule management of a cross-functional manufacturing, engineering, and materials team.

• Conduct root cause analysis to address production issues and implement corrective actions.

• Identify opportunities for automation and implement advanced technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment OR a high-school diploma/ GED with 9 or more years of experience in a production manufacturing environment or equivalent technical experience.

Desired Characteristics

• 3 years of experience in at least one of the following; equipment procurement, equipment implementation or tooling and fixture design.
• Proven technical experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Established project management skills as well as consistent communication of project status / escalation points.
• Design software experience (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD software).
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously, experience. working with vendors and construction companies to execute projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Technical print and specification reading and writing abilities.

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 August 11, 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.