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GE Vernova · 8 hours ago

Lean Process Engineer

Allentown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $137K/yr

2+ years exp

GE Vernova is focused on driving Lean transformation within their METEM business. The Lean Specialist will be responsible for leading Lean projects, coaching employees on Lean principles, and identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate Lean projects across different functions under guidance of the METEM Lean Leader

Drive the structured planning, preparation, and coordination required for kaizen events, sprints, and line-creation initiatives

Support implementation of Lean methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, VSM) to optimize processes and sustain improvements

Coach and mentor employees on Lean principles and daily management practices

Deliver training sessions and workshops to strengthen Lean capability across the organization

Reinforce Lean behaviors, accountability, and consistency in event preparation and execution

Identify process improvement opportunities across operations and partner with teams to execute meaningful changes

Lead collection of baseline data, time studies, problem statements, process maps, and other pre-work required for Lean events

Track and validate impact of Lean initiatives to ensure sustainable and measurable results

Promote a culture of structured problem-solving, waste elimination, and Lean thinking

Engage employees at all levels in improvement activities and encourage participation in kaizen events

Use data, metrics, and analytical tools to define gaps and prioritize improvement opportunities

Create and present reports on Lean project status, event readiness, and outcomes for leadership reviews

Partner closely with the Global Lean Leader to execute the Lean roadmap and ensure alignment across the organization

Work with department heads, project managers, and cross-functional teams to coordinate scheduling, event logistics, and resource planning

Ensure strong communication flow before, during, and after kaizen events to support sustained implementation

Qualification

Lean methodologiesValue Stream Mapping (VSM)Kaizen eventsData analysisProject managementCoachingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field with minimum of 2 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, Lean office, or process improvement or HS diploma or GE with minimum of 5 years experience in a lean role

Hands-on experience using Lean tools and methodologies

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment

This role will require you to be 100% on site

Ability to travel to Parsippany, NJ for Kaizen events approximately 1 time a month as needed and potential international travel 1 time as year to Hungary location

Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Our facility operates 24 hours per day on three shifts. You will occasionally be required to provide assistance to shifts outside of normal working hours

Strong knowledge of Lean principles, tools, and systematic problem-solving

Demonstrated ability to drive structured planning and preparation for Lean events

Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple improvement activities simultaneously across diverse functions

Strong organizational, facilitation, and planning skills

Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable creating action plans with minimal direction

Strong analytical, conceptual, and quantitative problem-solving capabilities

Experience mentoring and developing others

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government