Strategic Cost Engineer for HV Breakers

GE Vernova, Inc.; Rostraver Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a USC Site Product Cost Leader to optimize cost competitiveness for high-voltage circuit breakers and instrument transformers. You will manage cost-reduction programs and collaborate with R&D, sourcing, and finance to improve future cost trends.

Responsibilities include tracking costs, preparing monthly reports, implementing the Reflib process, supporting tender teams, and coordinating cost-out workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product engineering, R&D, industrial engineering or related functions.
• Creative, change agent with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to multicultural settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze product costs related to high voltage circuit breakers and instrument transformers.
• Prepare monthly reports on cost evolutions based on the costing structure validated by Finance (EAS), based on BOM, and including all applicable cost parameters and rules.
• Develop action plans to enhance cost efficiency and product competitiveness.
• Implement the Reflib process for product cost optimization in the manufacturing unit.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (R&D, Q&A, sourcing, industrialization, sales, marketing, and finance) to consider business strategy and customer perspective, supplier processes, encourage idea generation, planning, execution, and implementation.
• Provide support to sales and tendering teams in strategic project opportunities at offer stage for definition of most effective product configurations versus customer specifications, type testing and certifications analysis and for all-in cost optimization.
• Coordinate product cost-out workshops and meetings.
• Provide product cost information and data for finance for budgeting exercise and support for cost analysis and updating in SAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP Material Master

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

The USC Site Product Cost Leader optimizes the competitiveness of high-voltage circuit breakers and instrument transformers. By managing strategic material and labor cost-reduction programs, this role is accountable for improving future product cost trends ensuring long-term financial performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Cost Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze product costs related to high voltage circuit breakers and instrument transformers.

• Prepare monthly reports on cost evolutions based on the costing structure validated by Finance (EAS), based on bill of materials, and including all applicable cost parameters and rules.

• Develop action plans to enhance cost efficiency and product competitiveness.

Product Reflib Process:

• Implement the Reflib process for product cost optimization in the manufacturing unit.

• Collaborate with stakeholders (R&D, Q&A, sourcing, industrialization, sales, marketing, and finance) to consider business strategy and customer perspective, supplier processes, encourage idea generation, planning, execution, and implementation.

• Provide support to sales and tendering teams in strategic project opportunities at offer stage for definition of most effective product configurations versus customer specifications, type testing and certifications analysis and for all-in cost optimization.

• Coordinate product cost-out workshops and meetings

• Provide product cost information and data for finance for budgeting exercise and support for cost analysis and updating in SAP.

Accountability and Project Management:

• Coordinate portfolio of product cost-out initiatives effectively.

• Define and implement product cost initiatives with clear targets for scope, cost, and deadlines.

• Organize tasks, prioritize, track progress, and meet deadlines.

• Ensure accountability for achieving product cost reduction goals.

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

• SAP Material Master Module:Familiarity with SAP for managing material data.

• Excel and PowerPoint:Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and presentations.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product engineering, R&D, industrial engineering or related functions.

• Creative, change agent, strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and accountable.

• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to multicultural settings.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 October 05, 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.