GE Vernova

Manufacturing Engineer

GE Vernova$78K — $131K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Aeronautical with 3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong computer skills, proficiency in AUTOCAD, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements
  • Experience with Gas Turbine engines, preferably aircraft or aero derivatives (preferred)
  • Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for Gate 3 Assembly and Gate 4 Test Cell processes on the shop floor
  • Lead kaizen or lean action workouts to meet Service Center Fulfilment Goals and Objectives
  • Own shop floor work instructions and ensure compliance with OEM Manuals
  • Collaborate with operations teams to improve tooling and manufacturing processes
  • Provide leadership and mentorship for shop floor improvement projects
  • Drive maintenance and P&E budgets for critical shop floor projects
  • Share best practices across the shop floor for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer will work at the Houston Service Center to repair and overhaul Aero-derivative gas turbine engines and modules. This role will help support the repairs of 120+ engines/year and 400 modules/year. This role will support the 180+ shop floor personnel from a technical standpoint and drive standardization, productivity and continuous improvement for the business.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will maintain overall product responsibility to ensure creation and maintenance of good processes that enable module and engine fulfillment in Gate 3 and Gate 4.

These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Provide technical support for Gate 3 Assembly and Gate 4 Test Cell processes by spending time on the shop floor
• Leading kaizen or lean action workouts to meet Service Center Fulfilment Goals and Objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost)
• Own shop floor work instructions and ensure compliance with OEM Manuals
• Collaborate closely with operations teams and cross-functions to address specific Tooling related and manufacturing processes that need to be improved, collaborating with support functions such as Quality, Repair Vendors, Tooling vendors, etc.
• Provide leadership/mentorship for team to lead shop floor improvement projects to resolution
• Help drive resolution on process-related problems and technical issues
• Own and drive maintenance and P&E budgets for critical shop floor projects, tooling, supplies, and repairs
• Share best practices across shop floor to drive consistency, ensure our processes are continuously improving
• Develop a strong partnership with internal and external teams to build continuous process improvement
• Hold self and team accountable to Aero Alliance Compliance and Integrity standards
• Hold self and team accountable to Aero Alliance EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) culture, driving a safe workplace and environment

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Industrial/Aeronautical with 3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong computer skills, and proficiency in AUTOCAD, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Gas Turbines engines, preferably aircraft or aero derivatives
  • Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to shop needs
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs and projects
  • Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus


Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $78,800.00 and $131,200.00. 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 June 22, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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