Manufacturing Manager - Production Supervision

GE Vernova, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in the United States is seeking a senior lab engineer to lead testing and calibration of instrument transformers, ensure safety compliance, and manage lab operations. You will mentor technicians, drive quality metrics, coordinate with Sales, Project Management, and R&D on custom tests and new products, and handle Factory Acceptance Testing inquiries.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least five years in transformer testing, ISO9001 calibration experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years progressive experience in transformer design/manufacturing or electrical testing in a lab.
• 5 years ISO9001 calibration program experience.
• 2 years interpreting high-voltage insulation resistance, ratio, and dissipation factor tests.
• 2 years using LIMS or SAP QM to manage test data.
• Experience with Omicron, Megger, or Tettex test systems.
• Ability to standardize test processes and reduce variation.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Train technicians and perform performance reviews.
• Oversee testing of customer units for IEEE/IEC compliance.
• Ensure test results are accurate, documented, and traceable.
• Serve as lead technical resource, and interpret complex procedures.
• Supervise daily lab operations, scheduling, payroll, and training plans.
• Monitor performance metrics for quality and efficiency improvements.
• Be primary contact for FAT, inquiries, and lab tours.
• Collaborate with Sales, PM, and R&D on custom testing and new products.
• Support quality teams with calibration and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Lab safety leadership

Quality metrics

Lab management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

SAP QM

OMICRON

Megger

Tettex

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. 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