Process Industrialization - Drafter (Facility Layout)
Today• Greenville, SC
Job Description Summary
The Manufacturing Layout Drafter is responsible for creating, maintaining, and controlling manufacturing and facility layouts using CAD software. This role serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and layout authority for production line, equipment, and facility layouts across the entire site, with ownership of revision management and configuration control for all layout drawings.
This is an individual contributor role with site-wide influence, requiring high interaction with engineering leadership, operations, facilities, and EHS. The Manufacturing Layout Drafter plays a critical role in factory change management and risk reduction by ensuring layouts accurately reflect approved changes, support safe and efficient operations, and align with current and future manufacturing strategies.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Facility & Line Layout Ownership
- Own and maintain the master CAD layouts for the entire manufacturing facility, including production lines, support areas, material flow, and utilities.
- Serve as the single point of contact and SME for all manufacturing and facility layout drawings.
- Ensure layouts reflect the as-built condition of the factory and approved future-state changes.
Layout Development & Updates
- Create detailed CAD layouts for:
- Manufacturing lines and cells
- Equipment placement and envelopes
- Material flow and storage areas
- Workstations, aisles, and safety zones
- Support new product introductions (NPI), line modifications, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement projects with timely layout updates.
Revision Control & Standards
- Manage layout revisions using established document control practices, including versioning, approval workflows, and change history.
- Establish and maintain drafting standards, layer conventions, block libraries, and title blocks for facility layouts.
- Ensure layout changes are reviewed and approved by appropriate stakeholders (Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, etc.).
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Facilities, EHS, and Operations to translate concepts into accurate layouts.
- Participate in layout reviews, kaizen events, and design reviews as the layout authority.
- Provide layout data to support space planning, capital justification, safety reviews, and construction activities.
Data Accuracy & Governance
- Maintain a controlled repository of all layout drawings.
- Ensure drawings comply with site standards, safety requirements, and regulatory considerations.
- Identify and proactively correct layout discrepancies between drawings and the factory floor.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of experience producing manufacturing or facility layouts.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD , Siemens NX, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Experience managing drawing revisions and configuration control for a large facility.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, production lines, and industrial equipment.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience supporting large or complex manufacturing facilities.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and material flow design.
- Experience coordinating with Facilities, Construction, or EHS teams.
- Exposure to document control systems or PLM tools.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines
- Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
- This position is 100% onsite at the GE Vernova Greenville, SC Garlington Road location
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova 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 reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. 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 Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, 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 Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.
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.
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: Yes
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 March 17, 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): Greenville, SC
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1700229810
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-18T18:33:09
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
- 401(K) With Company Matching
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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