Lead Manufacturing Engineer - C Shift
Job Description Summary
Vernova Purpose
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
Impact you'll make
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a Technical Leader that facilitates engineering associated with the manufacturing process of heavy duty gas and steam turbine components. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. This role will cover weekend support, with typical working hours 6:00am- 6:30pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Job Description
What you'll do
- Control and maintain production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment. Includes coordinating Manufacturing Engineer resources in NPI (New Product Introduction) to the plant.
- Maintain the respective product line for heavy duty gas and steam turbine machining during weekend operations. Use prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
- Manage project timelines and support on-time completion.
- Have in-depth understanding of key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish your own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the plant.
- Use judgment and have the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Use prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Have access to technical skills and analytical thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple sources outside of your own team to arrive at decisions.
- A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor looking to grow their leadership skills and provide a pathway for a technical management career progression. Provide mentorship and daily direction to the individual contributors on the team.
- Review non-conformance trends and drive initiatives for quality improvements.
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Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited university or college with at least 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operations OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with At least 4 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operations OR
- 2 year technical degree with at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations OR
- High school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be able to work 100% onsite in Bangor, Maine.
- Relocation assistance only considered from within the USA.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Demonstrated interest in career development and leadership growth within the company.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
Experience with the following
- MasterCAM
- APT NC
- Text-based programming
- NX CAD
- Product family ownership
- Process development
- Gas/steam turbine hardware
Pay Transparency
The base pay range for this position is $90,400- $110,000 per year. 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 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
*The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This posting is expected to close on 10/7/2025 or when suitable candidate identified.
Benefits Available to You
GE 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 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
At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
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.
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
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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