Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Circuit Breaker Operations Engineer will be directed by the Operations Manager to lead and support actions that help achieve the factory targets. This position will be responsible for investigating disruptions and problems in production, identifying the root cause of the issues that are impacting safety, quality, and productivity and lead and help implement improvements that reduce and eliminate disruptions. This position will help drive lean projects that bring improvement including 5S, standard work, problem solving, and daily management. This position helps support the supervisors with various duties and will coordinate activities with the Production teams, Quality, Lean, and Engineering to support the production needs of the business.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Investigating problems and disruptions in production, identifying the root cause of the issues.
• Defining and implementing process improvements that impact safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Working with production and support teams to eliminate disruption, bottlenecks, and improve flow in the process.
• Ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient area for the employees working in assigned product area.,
• Comply with EHS regulations and policies, and supporting the resolution of EHS concern reports as required.
• Lead lean activities for operations, ensuring standard work, 5S, daily management, problem solving, QA procedures and manufacturing documentation are in place and current.
• Support supervisors and teams in managing tooling needs.
• Support training needs as required.
• Support Lean initiatives, Kaizen events and other quality activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering/Technical area. Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 Years experience working in manufacturing environment.

Experience

• Strong Lean manufacturing experience required, leading kaizen improvement projects.
• Experience with Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, and preventative actions.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design and implementation.
• Experience with 3D model software. i.e. ProE, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Experience with production line layout, process flows & design improvement.
• Experience working cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Dead Tank Circuit Breaker experience preferred.

Additional Information

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. 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 April 07, 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.

Client-provided location(s): Smithton, PA

Job ID: GE_power-2059872659

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-08T18:41:35