Senior Manufacturing Engineer

PW1531 Aero Products and Services JV, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Houston Service Center seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to repair and overhaul aero-derivative gas turbine engines and modules. You will support 120+ engines and 400 modules per year and guide 180+ shop-floor personnel on standardization, productivity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include on-floor technical support for Gate 3/4, leading kaizen events, owning shop-floor instructions, and driving cross-functional process improvements while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Aeronautical with 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in AUTOCAD, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Gate 3 Assembly and Gate 4 Test Cell processes on the shop floor.
• Lead kaizen or lean action workouts to meet Service Center Fulfilment Goals and Objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost).
• Own shop floor work instructions and ensure compliance with OEM Manuals.
• Collaborate with operations and cross-functions to address tooling and process improvements.

Skills

Autocad

Excel

PowerPoint

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Aeronautical

Tools

AUTOCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work at the Houston Service Center to repair and overhaul Aero-derivative gas turbine engines and modules. This role will help support the repairs of 120+ engines/year and 400 modules/year. This role will support the 180+ shop floor personnel from a technical standpoint and drive standardization, productivity and continuous improvement for the business.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will maintain overall product responsibility to ensure creation and maintenance of good processes that enable module and engine fulfillment in Gate 3 and Gate 4. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical support for Gate 3 Assembly and Gate 4 Test Cell processes by spending time on the shop floor
• Leading kaizen or lean action workouts to meet Service Center Fulfilment Goals and Objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost)
• Own shop floor work instructions and ensure compliance with OEM Manuals
• Collaborate closely with operations teams and cross-functions to address specific Tooling related and manufacturing processes that need to be improved, collaborating with support functions such as Quality, Repair Vendors, Tooling vendors, etc.
• Provide leadership/mentorship for team to lead shop floor improvement projects to resolution
• Help drive resolution on process-related problems and technical issues
• Own and drive maintenance and P&E budgets for critical shop floor projects, tooling, supplies, and repairs
• Share best practices across shop floor to drive consistency, ensure our processes are continuously improving
• Develop a strong partnership with internal and external teams to build continuous process improvement
• Hold self and team accountable to Aero Alliance Compliance and Integrity standards
• Hold self and team accountable to Aero Alliance EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) culture, driving a safe workplace and environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Aeronautical with 3+ years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills, and proficiency in AUTOCAD, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Gas Turbines engines, preferably aircraft or aero derivatives
Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to shop needs
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs and projects
Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus

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 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,400.00 and $152,200.00. 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. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 17, 2026. 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. 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