Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer - Stators

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Health Coach 24/7 nurse-based resource

Retirement Savings Plan with company 4

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to establish internal processes ensuring high-quality production aligned with customer demand. You will drive continuous improvement, own project timelines, reduce cycle and cost, and lead lean initiatives across manufacturing teams to meet EHS, quality, and cost goals within budget.

The role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading 5S, and developing training plans, while overseeing capital investments and process documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in manufacturing.
• High School Diploma / GED with 7+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of complex technical concepts in the function.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to drive lean initiatives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge of gas turbine components.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solve problems to support production.
• Lead improvement efforts for visual management, tooling, equipment, and safety enhancements.
• Manage projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own execution of capital investments on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and training for operators.
• Maintain and improve process documentation for consistent quality.
• Drive 5S, operational rigor, standard work, and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with outside vendors to reduce consumable costs.
• Develop strategies for new product introductions.
• Develop work instructions and procedures for training and process control.
• Support product qualifications as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Lean initiatives

5S

Visual management

Training

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Influence others

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

This Lead Manufacturing Engineer will establish internal processes that safely ensures the production of high-quality products at the rate determined by customer demand. The ideal candidate will: Drive continuous improvement across the product lines by owning project timelines, improving cycle & cost, resolving technical/process issues, and driving lean initiatives. The candidate will lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, quality, production, and cost savings goals within schedule and budget.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Proactively problem solve and utilize creative thinking to support production
• Lead improvement efforts across the cell for visual management, tooling, plant equipment, and safety/ergonomic solutions
• Manage projects and continuous improvement efforts in accordance with plant metrics
• Own execution of capital investments delivering desired outcomes on schedule & within budget
• Provide technical leadership and support for training of operators across areas of expertise
• Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Work with cross-functional team to drive 5s, operational rigor/ rhythm / standard work, training plan, and ensure projects are prioritized to align with business needs
• Drive improvements partnering with outside vendors to improve consumable cost
• Develop strategies for new product introduction
• Develop work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control
• Support product qualifications as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing

OR

• High School Diploma / GED with 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Strong time and project management skills
• Comprehensive in-depth understanding of complex and highly technical concepts and principles in the own part of the function
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to help drive lean initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience and knowledge of gas turbine components

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 $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.