Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer – Stators

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to establish internal processes ensuring safe, high-quality production aligned with customer demand. The role drives continuous improvement across product lines, owning timelines, reducing cycle times and costs, resolving technical issues, and leading lean initiatives with cross-functional teams to meet EHS, quality, and cost-savings goals.

The ideal candidate will lead and interface with manufacturing and support teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Alternatively, 7+ years of manufacturing experience with HS diploma.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Strong time and project management skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience and knowledge of gas turbine components.

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.
• Develop strategies for new product introduction
• Develop work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control
• Support product qualifications as needed

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean initiatives

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma / GED with 7+ years manufacturing experience

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). 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.

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.