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Product Change Analyst - Engineering

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Product Change Analyst - Engineering

Schenectady, NY

Job Description Summary

As an Engineering Change Orders and Unit Change Orders Analyst, the role involves managing information and operationalizing implementations and changes to product projects. To perform these activities, the role involves interacting with product engineering to assess impacts on the product and current projects, ensuring that the information reaches the various areas of the company (sourcing, fulfillment, quality, logistics, manufacturing, etc.). The role also includes managing the implementation of changes to projects. GE Vernova is a multinational company, which means that the flow of information will include local GE Vernova employees and employees from outside US.

Job Description

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Roles and Responsibilities

  • Mapping, structuring, and improving the Engineering Change Orders and Unit Change Orders processes;
  • Developing documentation of procedures and work instructions for the ECOs area and providing training on the process;
  • Managing information through operationalization in the system;
  • Managing the flow of information between all Supply Chain and Installation areas;
  • Implementation, registration, follow-ups of ECOs and UCOs in the system;
  • Automation of the ECOs and UCOs database with notifications, reminders, forms and monitoring system (KPIs);
  • Interface with local and overseas Engineering teams;
  • Ensure operational alignment with the production plan and KPIs. Optimize inventory and process improvements.
  • May have autonomy to make decisions within a defined structure. Resolves problems in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults with more senior team members regarding problems outside defined instructions/parameters.
  • Responsible for tracking changes, which includes Updating Smartsheet, including review Agenda and MoM of CCB and daily review and follow up with all parties
  • Organizing / Tracking ECR to include timely communication / record keeping (emails) and to attend weekly meeting
  • Updating BOM Structure as well as assisting in UCO process, which includes maintaining and managing BOMs through the product lifecycle

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 3 years administrative, technical or systems related experience).
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical and supply chain areas

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and process leadership skills. Ability to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive profile
  • Analytical and organized profile
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Affective communication to all responsible stakeholders throughout the process
  • Knowledge of what an engineering change is and understand the process from start to finish - including the impacts of said change (cost, lead times, effect on assembly)
  • Advanced Office package (Vlookup, pivot table). Macro/VBA desirable
  • Proficiency with systems (SAP/Oracle/PLM)
  • Knowledge of the Wind Energy product (Wind) will be considered as a differential

The base pay range for this position is $81,700.00 - $136,700.00 USD Annual. 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 variable incentive compensation of 10%.
*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.

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

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1055088501
Employment Type: Full Time

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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