Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Rotor Machining
Quick Summary
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary process owner for a critical machining discipline within the Rotor Machining cell. This role is responsible for supporting,
Process ownership may include turning, drilling, grinding, or broaching operations. As the technical subject matter expert for your assigned process, you will provide hands-on support for daily production, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and drive long-term improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Success in this role requires a strong background in CNC machining, process development, root cause problem solving, and continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Serve as the technical owner and subject matter expert for a designated rotor machining process, ensuring safe, stable, and capable manufacturing performance
- →Provide technical leadership and support for production troubleshooting, resolving process and equipment-related issues to maintain operational flow and achieve business objectives
- →Lead process qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance
- →Develop and implement data-driven solutions to increase OEE, improve process capability, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste
- →Analyze machining performance using production metrics, statistical data, and root cause methodologies to identify and execute corrective actions
- →Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Industrialization, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
- →Support onboarding, training, and technical development of machinists and production personnel on new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- →Manage capital and operating expenditures associated with process improvements, tooling, equipment upgrades, and productivity initiatives
- →Collaborate with machine tool builders, tooling suppliers, and external vendors to evaluate and implement technical solutions that improve process capability and reduce cost
- →Champion a Safety-First culture by ensuring all process changes and improvement activities support the Life Saving Rules
- →Support new product introduction and industrialization efforts, ensuring robust transition of manufacturing processes into production
- →Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
~1 min readGE 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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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 October 15, 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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $81,700–$136,700 a year
- 15% below the $129,000 median for Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Jobera (389 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
- First seen
- October 16, 2026
- Last seen
- October 18, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 18, 2026
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