Manufacturing Manager - Production Supervision

GE Vernova; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a hands-on Lab/Test Supervisor to lead transformer testing and calibration activities in a dedicated lab environment in the United States. You will ensure adherence to IEEE/IEC standards while guiding a team of technicians and coordinating with Sales, Project Management, and R&D on custom testing needs.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, data integrity, and process standardization to improve lab performance and compliance with ISO9001 programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years of transformer testing experience.
• Experience with ISO9001 calibration programs and validating high-voltage test results.
• Familiarity with LIMS or SAP QM modules and trending test data.
• Experience with Omicron, Megger, or Tettex test systems.

Responsibilities

• Test and calibrate instrument transformers to industry standards.
• Lead lab safety initiatives and training programs.
• Oversee daily lab operations including scheduling and payroll.
• Serve as primary technical resource for lab technicians.
• Coordinate with Sales, PM, and R&D on testing requirements.

Skills

Lab leadership

Safety management

Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

SAP QM modules

OMICRON/Megger/Tettex test systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Ensure all instrument transformers are tested and calibrated to meet industry standards.
• Lead lab safety initiatives and ensure adherence to established safety standards and practices.
• Maintain proper training programs for technicians and enforce safety procedures across shifts.
• Oversee testing of customer units to ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, and other relevant standards.
• Ensure all test results are accurate, properly documented, and traceable.
• Serve as the lead technical resource for lab technicians—providing training, guidance, and performance reviews.
• Interpret complex industry standards, operating manuals, and technical procedures, and communicate relevant information effectively.
• Supervise daily lab operations including scheduling, payroll, time-off requests, training plans, and team productivity.
• Monitor and drive performance metrics for quality and efficiency improvements.
• Act as a primary point of contact for customer interactions, including FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), inquiries, and lab tours.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and R&D to support technical inquiries, custom testing requirements, and new product development.
• Support quality teams with test equipment calibration and troubleshooting.

Job Description

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related. Five (5) years of progressive experience in transformer design and manufacturing, electrical testing within a laboratory environment, or a combination thereof. Work experience to include: Five (5) years of experience with ISO9001 calibration programs and related compliance to approved protocols; Two (2) years of experience with interpreting and validating results from high-voltage, insulation resistance, ratio, and dissipation factor testing of instrument transformers; Two (2) years of experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or SAP QM modules to maintain, verify, and analyze trending test data; Improving lab performance through standardization of test processes and elimination of variation; and OMICRON, Megger, or Tettex test systems. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.

GE Renewables Grid LLC 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).

Additional Information

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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).