Lead Manufacturing Engineer Special Projects New Product Industrialization Final Assembly & Test

Join our Industrialization team as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in GE Vernovas Gas Power facility in Schenectady NY! Become a key part of a strategic engineering team specializing in heavy-duty industrial Generators and Steam Turbine manufacturing.

GE Vernova is increasing capacity in Schenectady and taking products and processes from concept to operational stability utilizing standard lean manufacturing principles for the factory.

In this role you will collaborate across multiple organizations to design develop procure install and qualify new manufacturing equipment delivering full production ready processes. The Industrialization/AME team provides technical support and implements solutions for the Schenectady factory to improve safety quality delivery and cost.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design develop procure install and qualify new manufacturing equipment delivering full production ready processes while project managing internal/external team members and vendors.
• Develop and maintain tooling manufacturing instructions procedures and standards to ensure consistent quality and compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical and process support to manufacturing teams troubleshoot equipment and process issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers to ensure manufacturability of new products and provide input during the product development phase.
• Manage New Product Introduction including technical design review tooling and equipment acquisition and overall project schedule management of a cross-functional manufacturing engineering and materials team.
• Conduct root cause analysis to address production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement advanced technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited university with 4 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment OR a high-school diploma/ GED with 8 or more years of experience in a production manufacturing environment or equivalent technical experience.

Desired Characteristics

• 3 years of experience in at least one of the following; equipment procurement equipment implementation or tooling and fixture design.
• Proven technical experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Established project management skills as well as consistent communication of project status / escalation points.
• Design software experience (NX SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar CAD software).
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously experience. working with vendors and construction companies to execute projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Technical print and specification reading and writing abilities.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $81700.00 and $136700.00. 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 candidates 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 23 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.