Job Description Summary

This Lead Manufacturing Engineer will establish internal processes that safely ensures the production of high-quality products at the rate determined by customer demand.
The ideal candidate will: Drive continuous improvement across the product lines by owning project timelines, improving cycle & cost, resolving technical/process issues, and driving lean initiatives.
The candidate will lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, quality, production, and cost savings goals within schedule and budget.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Proactively problem solve and utilize creative thinking to support production
• Lead improvement efforts across the cell for visual management, tooling, plant equipment, and safety/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
• Provide technical leadership and support for training of operators across areas of expertise
• Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure consistent quality.
• Work with cross-functional team to drive 5s, operational rigor/ rhythm / standard work, training plan, and ensure projects are prioritized to align with business needs
• Drive improvements partnering with outside vendors to improve consumable cost
• Develop strategies for new product introduction
• Develop work instructions & procedures to support operator training and process control
• Support product qualifications as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 2 additional years of experience in Manufacturing

Eligibility Requirement

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC plant

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Understanding of Lean concepts
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Strong time and project management skills
• Comprehensive in-depth understanding of complex and highly technical concepts and principles in the own part of the function
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to help drive lean initiative
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Experience and knowledge of gas turbine components
• Experience with milling, grinding and EDM operations

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - 110,000.  The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​ This posting is expected to close on August 5, 2024, or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Benefits Available to You

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• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

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About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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.

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