Industrial Engineer 1- Lead Materials Engineer 1

United States·Schenectadylead

Manufacturing & ProductionIndustrial Engineer

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Job Description SummaryThis role will lead strategic projects focused on material system designs to improve material flow, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency.

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Manufacturing & ProductionIndustrial Engineer

This role will lead strategic projects focused on material system designs to improve material flow, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency. This role will require both strong technical expertise in materials systems and hands-on leadership and passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

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→Develop and maintain floor layouts & market designs for efficient material flow
→Plan and execute expansion projects to improve space utilization & line delivery
→Design and optimize material delivery routes & evaluate automation opportunities (AGV, AMR, etc.) Lead Material Presentation Modeling & Design for line-side racks, carts, and other transport devices Own Kanban & PFEP (plan for every part) standard and process for areas of responsibility
→Act as project charter owner & develop milestone and project plans to ensure on-time delivery of objectives
→Track and report KPI’s such as travel time, labor productivity, space utilization and material-handling cost
→Provide engineering analysis to justify capacity investment and ROI analysis
→Facilitate cross-function problem-solving and continuous improvement to drive effective change-management
→Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for process hand-offs between warehouse, kitting and production for area of responsibility
→Design and document Standard Work for all key materials processes, including receiving, kitting, replenishment, milk runs, and line-side delivery
→Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) project focused on material flow and internal logistics to reduce waste, labor, and space requirements

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university or college with 3-4 years of experience in Industrial Engineering OR A high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Industrial Engineering

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.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

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 $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 November 02, 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

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Schenectady, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $91,700–$152,700 a year; 25% above the $98,000 median for Industrial Engineer jobs on Jobera (81 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
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