Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing Engineering) Co-Op – Fall/Winter 2026

About the role

The Continuous Improvement / Manufacturing Engineering Co-op within the METEM team at GE Vernova will tackle the challenge of providing cleaner, more accessible energy through optimization and continuous improvement of non-traditional machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer satisfaction, quality, and fulfillment by reducing variation in key process parameters to improve part quality and performance.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste and drive productivity savings throughout the production area.
• Work with complex chemical and mechanical process equipment to resolve technical issues in real-time.
• Build intimate process knowledge to evaluate improvement areas and lead cross-functional teams to implement these changes.
• Maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes, and procedures to ensure the safe and effective use of production equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering discipline.
• Accepted Majors: Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).
• Desired Characteristics: Strong interest in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, analytical mindset with problem-solving skills, effective communication, and self-motivation.

Qualifications

• Eligibility Requirements: Internship Term - Fall/Winter 2026 (Target Start: September 21, 2026), Work Schedule - 40 hours per week (1st Shift), Authorization - U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals).

Skills

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Analytical mindset with troubleshooting complex technical problems.
• Effective communication skills and collaborative teamwork.
• Self-motivated with a desire to take ownership of projects.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for reasonable expenditures for employees with a permanent address >50 miles from the work location.
• Housing Allowance: Weekly allowance to help offset living expenses for eligible students.
• Retirement: Access to the GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after 90 days of service.
• Well-being: Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential counseling and referral services.

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Range: $21.00/hour – $34.00/hour (Based on years of study completed).
• Schedule: 40 hours per week (1st Shift).

Benefits Available to You

• Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for reasonable expenditures for employees with a permanent address >50 miles from the work location.
• Housing Allowance: Weekly allowance to help offset living expenses for eligible students.
• Retirement: Access to the GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after 90 days of service.
• Well-being: Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential counseling and referral services.