Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to establish internal processes that safely produce high-quality products across multiple production lines. You will work daily with floor teams, production, and quality engineering to keep schedules and drive continuous improvement on several projects.

Responsibilities include defining control of production processes, tooling and equipment, validating shop floor designs, leading reliability and safety improvements, and developing work instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in tooling, fixtures, and lean principles such as takt/cycle and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Lead improvement efforts for equipment reliability, tooling, process controls, and safety/ergonomic solutions.
• Develop work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control.
• Interface with manufacturing and other support teams to meet EHS, production, quality, and cost savings goals within schedule and budget.

Skills

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

3D CAD modelling

Tooling & fixtures design

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will establish internal processes that safely ensures the production of high-quality products that meet all technical specifications across multiple Punchline production lines. The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) will work daily alongside the floor manufacturing team, production, and quality engineering team to ensure production schedules are maintained. In addition, the ME will drive continuous improvement by owning multiple projects that will improve manufacturing capabilities, improve cycle times, and resolve technical/process issues, all while ensuring the highest level of commitment to quality and safety.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Lead improvement efforts for equipment reliability, tooling, process controls, and safety/ergonomic solutions.
• Develop work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Become the system and process expert, will be the final qualification authority for the floor manufacturing team.
• Interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, and cost savings goals within schedule and budget.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other similar technical area from an accredited university or college with minimum of 3 or more years of manufacturing experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or materials science preferred.
• Engineering experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD modeling software.
• Experience in designing tooling and fixtures.
• Familiarity with basic lean principles - takt/cycle and 5S.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Methodical thought process with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with both senior management and production teams.

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 September 15, 2026.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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.
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 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.