Job Description Summary

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position will be focused all areas of Turbine Assembly (Unit Assembly, Unit to Base, Casings, Prep, and Pipe shop) to lead internal processes that safely ensures the production of high-quality products that meet compliance and project requirements. This position will help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the product lines by owning project timelines, improving cycle & cost, and guide the teams to solve technical/process issues. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will mentor and coach the other manufacturing engineers in the cell to help them grow.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead improvement efforts for assembly/fabrication process reliability, process controls, and ergonomic solutions
• Manage projects and continuous improvement efforts in accordance with plant metrics 
• Own execution of capital investments delivering desired outcomes on schedule & within budget
• Work cross-functionally to support LEAN activities and new technologies
• Mentor and coach manufacturing & quality engineers in the cell
• Provide technical leadership and support for training of assemblers/fabricators across areas of expertise
• Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Implement and maintain 5S solutions in assigned areas, drive culture change
• Drive improvements partnering with outside vendors to improve consumable cost
• Develop machine, fixture, and tooling strategies for new product introduction
• Develop & maintain work instructions (methods) & shop floor routings/steps to support operator/assembler training and process control
• Partner with engineering to help drive design improvements to reduce waste, cycle, defects, and ergonomic challenges.  
• Lead and manage cell P&E budget and spend.  
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in shop operations, facilitation, or production control in a manufacturing / service environment

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical problem solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Experience with planning and managing gas turbine assembly scopes
• Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training
• Knowledge of financial drivers and systems in a profit & loss (P&L)
• Strong customer advocate
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Prior supply chain process and product knowledge
• Ability to effectively influence and motivate others
• Strong negotiation skills and able to lead by example
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization and customers
• Able to adapt to ever changing priorities
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Familiarity with materials and equipment that is relevant to the function
• Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment
• Ability to determine the impact of actions on business
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal, oral and written
• Effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated integrity - accept and adhere to high ethical, moral and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others
• Inclusive - builds a connection with the team through personal involvement and trust

Eligibility Requirement

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

• This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC site

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

• A healthy, balanced lifestyle