Prototype Machinist — Lean Fabrication & Design

GE Vernova; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a fabrication specialist focused on concept development, model making and design for manufacturing in Parsippany, NJ.

The role bridges conceptual design and production through reverse-engineering prototypes into high-fidelity manufacturing plans. You will reverse engineer prototypes, maintain records, modify designs for safety and manufacturability, and collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement in the prototyping workshop.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GE required.
• Formal education in 3D modeling, Industrial Design, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in fabrication and machining.
• Experience with SolidWorks, including part modeling, drawings, and assemblies, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with MDI programming on HAAS mills and hands-on fabrication using manual equipment such as mills, lathes, bandsaws, and table saws.
• Demonstrated use of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, with working knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and terminology, with a demonstrated commitment to safe industrial practices.
• Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, FDM/SLA 3D printers, and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Ability to perform occasional TIG welding, electrical and pneumatic systems installation, and material handling activities including lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer prototypes and existing machine components to create production-ready technical drawings and build plans.
• Maintain clear records of design intent, fabrication revisions, and project progress for multiple production support system builds.
• Modify existing designs to enhance safety, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Support rapid ideation processes during kaizen events through fabrication of physical system mockups.
• Manage consumable product inventory and equipment maintenance in the prototyping workshop.
• Promote 5S culture while assisting in staff training and other in-house workshops.

Skills

SolidWorks

Blueprint reading

MDI programming

Manual machining

Precision measurement

Lean manufacturing

TIG welding

Education

Education in 3D modeling / Industrial Design or related field

5+ years fabrication/machining experience

Tools

HAAS mills

3D printing (FDM/SLA)

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a fabrication specialist focused on concept development, model making and design for manufacturing in Parsippany, NJ.

The role bridges conceptual design and production through reverse-engineering prototypes into high-fidelity manufacturing plans. You will reverse engineer prototypes, maintain records, modify designs for safety and manufacturability, and collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement in the prototyping workshop.