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GE Vernova · 11 hours ago

Lead Process Engineer – STEM (Electrochemical Machining)

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $164K/yr

6+ years exp

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. As the Lead Process Engineer for Shaped Tube Electrolytic Machining (STEM), you will be the process owner responsible for leading STEM roadmap actions, qualifying and optimizing processes, and sustaining high-yield, safe, and cost-effective ECM/STEM production.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support process development and lead process optimization, including parameter windows, tooling/feed strategies, and documentation; use advanced DOE and data analytics to improve stability and capability

Lead troubleshooting and Nonconformance Report (NCR) resolution; drive structured RCCA/8D and institutionalize corrective and preventive actions

Lead safety and compliance for the process: facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), manage Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, execute Management of Change (MOC), and apply Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for design and troubleshooting

Own electrolyte management: chemistry control (conductivity, pH, temperature), filtration/flow, electrolyte health, and waste handling in partnership with EHS; ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance

Author and maintain standard work, process instructions, and control plans for production use

Define equipment strategy: author URS/specifications, oversee FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, and capability verification for power supplies, tooling/fixturing, electrolyte systems, and ancillary equipment

Correlate process parameters to product quality; align with Quality/Metrology on inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and process capability requirements

Lead cross-functional execution (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain) on process improvements, uptime, and safe operations; manage schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder communication

Drive cost-out and productivity: develop business cases, manage OPEX/CAPEX for involved process area, and deliver validated savings and capacity improvement

Coach, mentor, and provide day-to-day technical direction to junior engineers and technicians; may oversee contractors or interns

Stay current on chemical processing standards and best practices; identify and implement external innovations

Qualification

Electrochemical MachiningProcess Hazard AnalysisDesign of ExperimentsStatistical Process ControlPiping & Instrumentation DiagramsLean/Six SigmaStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering with 6 years of relevant engineering experience (manufacturing, process development, or oil & gas/chemical process engineering), including demonstrated ownership of complex processes or production lines OR High School diploma and 10 years' experience (manufacturing, process development, or oil & gas/chemical process engineering), including demonstrated ownership of complex processes or production lines

Proven experience leading PHA/PSM activities and using P&IDs for process design and troubleshooting

Advanced proficiency with statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE)/ Statistical Process Control (SPC); ability to set capability targets and deliver measurable improvements