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Lean Manufacturing Specialist - Quality

Charleroi USA, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026

💰 $152,700/yr($91,700/yr – $152,700/yr)

About the role

Job Description Summary

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for performing Quality and Lean Production activities directly related to cost-out initiatives on High Voltage equipment as part of the Grid Solutions Revival program. This includes for example performing the qualification of new parts/vendors, increasing manufacturability of sub-assemblies/equipment, implementing the changes in our supply chain to reduce cost, standardize and facilitate efficiency for lean optimization. This person will be a member of a cross functional team (including R&D, COE, Quality, Production and Lean) dedicated to execute the cost-out roadmap to meet savings and milestone targets and will report to the site HV Breaker Lean Leader and functionally to the Cost-Out Project Leader.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Implement cost-out actions for the High Voltage equipment designed and manufactured in our Charleroi, PA factory and center of excellence
Perform Quality and Lean activities collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure cost out project deliverables (milestones, new processes etc..) are met in a timely manner, contributing to savings targets with no compromise on product quality/compliance, supply chain continuity and efficiency and risk mitigated
Quality actions include supporting Sourcing to visit vendors and qualifying new suppliers/parts, identifying, and delivering value-adding opportunities to the supply chain.
Lean actions include optimizing the manufacturability of the changes resulting from cost-out actions, reducing labor hour needed for assembly, ensuring operational alignment with production plan and KPIs, to maximize cost-out impact while guarantying supply chain continuity.
Generate new cost-out ideas and help consolidate next cost-out action pipeline.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or lean experience
Minimum of 1 year experience interpreting mechanical drawings and basic wiring schematics

Desired Characteristics

Proven ability to work in cross-functional team
Proven experience with project management
Proven ability to analyze and organize data
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Transmission and Distribution industry
Experience in product cost-out initiatives
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Experience visiting supplier and qualifying new parts/vendors

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 July 01, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurs