Manufacturing Engineer - Rotor Machining

A01242 GE Gas Turbines (Greenville) L.L.C.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the RM1/RM2 rotor machining lines, bridging industrialization and production. You will troubleshoot issues and lead continuous improvement projects focused on OEE, cycle-time reduction, and safety.

You will mentor production teams, onboard machinists, and partner with Operations, Quality, and Industrialization to manage line budgets and vendor improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will serve as the primary process owner for the Rotor Machining (RM1/RM2) lean lines. You will bridge the gap between industrialization and full-scale production to ensure a smooth transition, before owning daily line support during production. This role is a dual-focus position: you will provide immediate technical troubleshooting (Type 1 & 2 issues) to maintain flow, while simultaneously driving long-term continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, cost-out, and safety.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize line processes for RM1 and RM2 post-handover.


• Serve as the first line of engineering support for production, troubleshooting technical and process-related bottlenecks.


• Proactively identify and execute projects to increase OEE, reduce cycle times, and optimize cost.


• Utilize Lean methodologies to drive visual management and improvements in-line with our Life Saving Rules.


• Act as a technical mentor for production teams.


• Support the onboarding and training of machinists on new processes and equipment.


• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Industrialization to execute on line-level CAPEX, OPEX, and T&S (Tools & Supplies) budgets.


• Partner with outside vendors and tooling suppliers to drive technical improvements and achieve cost targets.


• Champion a \"Safety First\" culture; ensure all process changes and improvements are improving our Life Saving Rules target conditions.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work 1st Shift (7:30am-4:30pm)


• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial preferred) from an accredited University or College; OR a High School Diploma/GED with at least 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience


• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality, lean, or equivalent roles

Desired Characteristics

• Direct experience with CNC machining, specifically related to heavy rotating equipment or gas turbine components


• Proven track record of using data (OEE, SPC, Pareto analysis) to drive root cause corrective actions


• Ability to navigate cross-functional environments and influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority


• Experience working in a fast-paced complex environment

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements. A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today. GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.

• 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.


• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.


• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

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).

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.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $76,300.00 and $114,400.00.

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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.

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.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com