Lead Tooling Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a collaborative Problem-Solver to bridge tooling suppliers and internal production teams, anticipating bottlenecks and resolving technical roadblocks before impacting production.

You will act as a trusted internal consultant for procurement, translate engineering needs into supplier instructions, and drive rapid resolutions to minimize downtime while fostering strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or High School/GED Diploma and 4 years of experience supporting Manufacturing Operations
• Strong critical thinking and root-cause analysis skills.
• Technical Experience in Machining, or CNC

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary internal consultant for procurement, helping the team understand technical requirements and translating complex engineering needs into clear, actionable supplier instructions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and drive rapid, effective resolutions that minimize downtime when a vendor misses a deadline or a tool fails to meet spec.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with our supply base to keep suppliers aligned with project timelines.
• Forecast tooling needs with operations and identify supply chain risks early, offering alternatives and contingency plans.
• Propose and implement systemic changes to improve tooling procurement processes for speed and transparency.

Skills

Critical thinking

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Internal customer support

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

HS/GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Machining

CNC

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a collaborative Problem-Solver to serve as the critical link between our tooling suppliers and our internal production teams. In this role, your "customers" are the manufacturing and procurement stakeholders who rely on you to anticipate supply chain bottlenecks and resolve technical roadblocks before they impact production. You aren’t just ordering tools; you are identifying creative solutions to keep our operations running smoothly.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactive Stakeholder Support: Act as the primary internal consultant for procurement, helping the team understand technical requirements and translating complex engineering needs into clear, actionable supplier instructions.
• Creative Problem-Solving: When a vendor misses a deadline or a tool fails to meet spec, you are the lead investigator. You will troubleshoot technical issues and drive rapid, effective resolutions that minimize downtime.
• Supplier Relationship Stewardship: Cultivate strong partnerships with our supply base. You will shift the dynamic from transactional to cooperative, ensuring our suppliers understand our needs and remain committed to our project timelines.
• Demand & Supply Alignment: Work closely with the operations team to forecast tooling needs and identify supply chain risks early. You will offer alternative solutions and contingency plans when standard paths are blocked.
• Process Improvement Advocate: Listen to the feedback from the shop floor and procurement teams to identify "pain points." Propose and implement systemic changes that make the tooling procurement process faster, more transparent, and more user-friendly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or High School/GED Diploma and 4 years of experience supporting Manufacturing Operations
• Strong critical thinking and root-cause analysis skills.
• Technical Experience in Machining, or CNC

Preferred Skills:

• Leading a team of hourly staff directly or indirectly
• Experience as a support agent for internal customers
• Confident communication between sourcing, vendors, hourly staff, and plant leadership.

This is a short-term role, anticipated to last approximately 1-2 years, and is ineligible for layoff benefits.

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 September 01, 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.