GE Vernova · 3 hours ago
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite - Wilmington, NC location)
Wilmington NC USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expGE Vernova is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to sustain, improve, and support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated equipment within the Fuel Component Operation. The role involves designing, developing, and testing new products and technology with a focus on motion control, while ensuring operational procedures and training materials are in place to support manufacturing needs.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute the design, and development for specialty tooling and equipment using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements
Develop tooling of medium to high complexity though Mechanical, Electrical, Software Programming and Motion Control design
Communicate technical detail to fabricators and technicians through the generation of fabrication drawings, specifications, and direct communication
Manage day-to-day operation of manufacturing equipment, other processes, and troubleshoot equipment issues
Provide guidance to operations teams on best practices for safe and efficient machine operations
Partner with operations teams to improve how equipment is ran
Support training of new operators
Generate operational instructions for newly developed tools and equipment
Provide feedback and technical input during design reviews and verifications
Interface with a broad, multi-disciplinary team
Lead implementation process improvement initiatives on managed equipment and processes
Support lean initiatives and preventative maintenance programs
Act as subject matter expert of the assigned manufacturing processes to support maintenance and operations troubleshooting
Process monitoring to ensure equipment and process is within control and reliability and availability expectations
Upkeep of process and equipment documentation including operating procedures, maintenance guides, training material, technical reports, and functional test instructions
Provide operational oversight and training support for operators and maintenance of equipment
Drive process improvement projects in response to identified issues, and proactively as opportunities are identified
Support testing of equipment, processes, and controls to assure conformance to applicable regulations and quality requirements
Support 24/7 manufacturing operation, including emergency response, and scheduled projects
Other relevant duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with five (5) years of experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent on implementation, design, maintenance, or process improvement of mechanical equipment. At least two (2) of the those years in a production environment
Associates degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering with seven (7) years of experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent on implementation, design, maintenance, or process improvement of mechanical equipment. At least two (4) of the those years in a production environment
High School Diploma or equivalent with ten (10) years of experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer on implementation, design, maintenance, or process improvement of mechanical equipment. At least two (5) of the those years in a production environment
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Willingness and ability to support urgent machine issues on off hours
Willingness to work flexible hour meet business projects/initiatives
Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States
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)
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
Preferred
Experience with process and/or equipment documentation development and upkeep
Solid understanding of the principles of Motion Control
Experience with the selection, use, and design of motion control components suitable to operate mechatronic devices
Experience with industrial equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support
Experience with improvement projects for automated industrial equipment or processes
Experience resolving obsolescence issues or proactive obsolescence prevention
Experience working in a regulated environment
Experience with GE (now Emerson) PLC's
Experience with Oracle databases and SQL
Experience with motion control device selection, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance
Experience with computer programming (software)
Experience with GE MkVIe
Experience with PI Process Historian
Experience with GE (now Emerson) License Server
Experience with configuration/change management
Experience supporting 24/7 chemical/manufacturing processes
Ability to develop creative solutions for complex, challenging issues
Ability to explain complex issues to a non-technical audience
Positive track record of experience resolving technical issues
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong written communication skills
Proven ability to influence others
Benefits
Healthcare
Prescription drug
Dental
Vision coverage
Savings account options (such as a Health Care Flexible Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account)
Employee assistance program
Defined contribution 401(k) plan
Employee life insurance
Optional dependent life insurance
Employee accidental death or dismemberment insurance coverage
Salary continuance program benefits for disability
Optional long-term disability
Pre-tax transportation/commuter program
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
A layoff plan for salaried employees
Tuition reimbursement program
Use of Cariloop
Adoption assistance
Optional identity theft prevention insurance
Optional personal legal assistance
Optional personal excess liability insurance
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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