Senior Engineering Manager - Combustion Repair

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a People Leader for the Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology (AMRT) New Repair Introduction (NRI) Combustion team.

You will lead a global group responsible for identifying, developing, and industrializing repair processes in support of PCO and NPI initiatives across the gas turbine fleet. Collaborating with the AMRT Special Process team and other stakeholders, you will drive engineering mentorship, design governance, and cross-functional strategies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in engineering, design, or repair environment.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing, services, repair, or design environments.
• Ability to travel globally up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end strategy, development, and qualification for heavy-duty gas turbine combustion repair NPI, PCO, MYA programs.
• Architect long- and short-term component productivity roadmaps considering market trends and fleet needs.
• Drive standardized engineering practices using lean roadmaps and value stream mapping.
• Collaborate with Product Line and Customer Service Engineering to resolve fleet issues.
• Lead and mentor a technical team through repair project design, analysis, and qualification.
• Provide oversight on repair design reviews and ensure alignment with standards.
• Foster a high-impact, safe, integrity-driven culture and leadership development.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and provide executive-level program updates.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Mentoring teams

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology (AMRT) New Repair Introduction (NRI) Combustion team develops global repair solutions for the GE Vernova gas power fleet. The NRI Combustion Technology People Leader will lead a global team responsible for identifying, developing, and industrializing repair processes in support of Product Cost Out (PCO) and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.

This role will work closely with the AMRT Special Process team to develop new technologies for repair and modifications of heavy-duty gas turbine components across the GE Vernova Gas Turbine Fleet. Additionally, this role is responsible for working collaboratively with Repair Value Stream Leadership, Gas Turbine Engineering, Product Line, and Customer Service Engineering.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Own the end-to-end strategy, development, and qualification for heavy-duty gas turbine combustion repair NPI (New Product Introduction), PCO (Product Cost Optimization), and MYA (Multi-Year Agreement) programs.
• Productivity Strategy: Architect long and short-term component productivity roadmaps by integrating market trends, shop-floor capabilities, and fleet-wide customer needs.
• Lean Excellence: Drive standardized engineering practices using lean roadmaps and value stream mapping to eliminate waste and accelerate continuous problem-solving.
• Fleet Integrity: Collaborate with Product Line and Customer Service Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve systemic combustion fleet issues.
• Engineering Mentorship: Lead and mentor a technical team through the design, analysis, and qualification of complex repair projects, ensuring rigorous adherence to engineering disciplines.
• Design Governance: Act as the technical partner for design engineering, providing oversight on repair design reviews and ensuring alignment with business standards.
• Culture & Development: Foster an inspirational, high-impact culture rooted in safety, integrity, and engineering discipline, ensuring the team is coached for both technical and leadership growth.
• Cross-Functional Strategy: Lead high-impact initiatives beyond immediate product components, including organizational strategies and network-wide business practices.
• Executive Communication: Provide clear, high-level reporting on program progress, technical challenges, and business accomplishments to leadership.

"This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future."

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Engineering Experience: Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in an engineering, design, or repair environment.
• Operations Mastery: Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly in or supporting manufacturing, services, repair, or design environments.
• Travel: Ability to travel globally up to 15% of the time to repair centers and customer sites as required.
• Work Authorization: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in organizational leadership, including mentoring teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Combustion Domain Expertise: Specialized knowledge in Gas Turbine Combustion manufacturing, design, or component repair.
• Quality Certification: Formal training in Lean methodologies or equivalent industrial quality improvement frameworks.
• Project Delivery: Established track record of managing complex engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Interpersonal Influence: Exceptional ability to interface effectively with all organizational levels, from shop-floor technicians to external customers.
• Technical Versatility: Strong mechanical design and analytical background with deep familiarity with industrial manufacturing processes.
• Problem-Solving Agility: Demonstrated capacity to apply learnings from diverse technical experiences to solve complex business and fleet-related challenges.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. 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.

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