Manufacturing Engineering Technician-2

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping customers power economies and deliver the electricity vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

About the role

We’re looking for an Operations Engineering Specialist to join our Gas Power Manufacturing plant in Greenville, SC. This hands-on role supports daily manufacturing processes, collaborates on continuous improvement, and acts as a key problem solver in a safety-first, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing processes to ensure peak performance.
• Assist Operations Engineers with new manufacturing processes using technical expertise and innovation.
• Collaborate in a team environment to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Build rapport with Operations and Leadership teams as a key problem solver.
• Work with Tool Designers and Operations Engineers to communicate needs for new tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids from concept to completion.
• Monitor production flow and update production orders to reflect standard rework requirements; ensure all modifications are documented accurately.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings on the manufacturing shop floor and help maintain the daily production pulse for Operations teams.
• Work in both an office environment and on the manufacturing shop floor as needed.
• Interact with all levels of the organization to inform team members of potential risks requiring support.

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree or minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• For welding experience: preferred CWI certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Strong knowledge in one or more manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, CNC programming, welding, air & fuel flow testing, vacuum brazing).
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency in interpreting complex drawings, schematics, and GD&T.
• Flexibility to work 1st shift with hours exceeding 40 per week to support business needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).
• Pass a background check and drug screen.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of applicable machining processes, including CNC programming, hardware disposition, cutting tools, and machine capability.
• Solid understanding of common industrial welding processes (e.g., GTAW/TIG) and ability to interpret welding specifications and identify defects against engineering drawings and code requirements (e.g., AWS or ASME standards).
• Experience with fixtures, tooling, and collaboration with Tool Designers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, implementing corrective actions in manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute assignments in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a 24/7 Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with company matching and retirement contributions, plus access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and two weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated based on start date).

Pay

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Schedule

1st shift with flexible work hours; may require more than 40 hours per week to support business needs.