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GE Vernova Generator Rotor Manufacturing Engineer in Schenectady, New York
Job Description Summary
Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
This Manufacturing Engineer will establish internal processes that safely ensures the production of high-quality products that meet compliance and project requirements for Generator Rotors & Repairs operations. Drive continuous improvement across the product lines by owning project timelines, improving cycle & cost, and resolving technical/process issues. Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, and cost savings goals within schedule and budget. This job could require flexible hours.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Act as front-line manufacturing technical support for new unit and repairs generator rotor wind, providing support for the day-to-day builds.
Learn and take ownership for and steer technical side of processes. Define and control production processes including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
Develop process workflow definition and estimate timing (lean standard work or L1’s) to assist operations team to better understand and plan your processes and guide them in hitting cycle and handbook.
Develop work instructions, methods and related procedures for generator rotor wind
Support operator training and operator qualifications
Support new unit or component product qualifications as needed.
Lead efforts to ensure operator safety including ergonomic solutions.
Initiate and lead capital equipment projects that support new product designs, factory capacity additions, and quality improvement goals.
Act as fill in for operations leader.
Inclusively lead teams with union winders to ensure best total team understanding of processes, strive to improve processes and ensure builds stay on production track. Resolve technical issues promptly.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or High School diploma/GED with at least 7 years relevant experience.
Ability/flexibility to work off shift/2nd shift or a swing shift if needed due to the nature of the work and repair needs.
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge and experience of generator rotor wind and test on new units or repair generator rotors.
Basic understanding of electrical principles.
Engineering experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
Experience with customer owned products that require repair.
Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
Familiarity with basic lean principles – takt/cycle and 5S
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.
The starting base pay range for this position is $80,000 - 106,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity.
This posting is expected to close on May 24, 2024, or thereafter.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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