Full-Time

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Process Development

Posted on 7/9/2026

GE Vernova

GE Vernova

1,001-5,000 employees

Portfolio of energy businesses delivering electricity

Compensation Overview

$81.7k - $136.7k/yr

+ Discretionary annual bonus

Greenville, SC, USA

In Person

US work authorization required; relocation assistance available.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4 additional years of experience in Production Process and Equipment.
  • Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record working in multi-group environments toward shared goals.
  • Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Execute manufacturing process development activities across CNC Machining (mill, turn, drill, grind, EDM, edge contour), coating applications, blending, and other applications as required, with primary focus on grind processes, including process definition, validation, optimization, and industrialization.
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of technical disciplines, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute policy/strategy and roadmap initiatives.
  • Execute hands-on development of new products and processes to enable a successful hand-off to the production team.
  • Define and optimize process parameters to improve safety, performance, quality, repeatability, and tool life.
  • Support selection and development of cutting tools, tooling strategies, and process conditions.
  • Drive tool performance improvement through process and tooling optimization.
  • Standardize and document manufacturing methods and process requirements.
  • Incorporate lean manufacturing principles into process development.
  • Use continuous improvement methods, including kaizen activities, to support team initiatives.
  • Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues, solve problems, and improve processes.
  • This role is based on site in Greenville, SC.
Desired Qualifications
  • Masters degree or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and improving manufacturing processes, with emphasis on grind process development.
  • Extraordinary attention to detail.
  • Experience machining high-temperature superalloys common in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) or aerospace sectors.
  • Track record of managing tight tolerances on large-format equipment.
  • Demonstrated examples of applying lean principles to process development.
  • Demonstrated proficiency programming multiple types of CNC machines (HBM, VTL, wEDM, sEDM, VMC, HMC, etc.).
  • Demonstrated proficiency programming CNC machines with NX-CAM.
  • Strong familiarity with multiple machine controls including Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Basaran.
  • Strong familiarity with Renishaw probing processes and routines.
  • Experience using Vericut (preferred) or other CNC verification/machine simulation software.
  • Knowledge of post-processor development and debugging, preferably NX Post Builder or NX Post Configurator.
  • Demonstrated proficiency interpreting drawing requirements and GD&T.
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills with above average shop math skills in trigonometry and geometry.
  • Ability to drive innovation by implementing new ideas and screening new technologies to align with business objectives.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of the organization, both verbally and through written communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Self-motivated, self-driven, and able to take ownership and make decisions.
  • 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.

GE Vernova is the umbrella for GE’s energy businesses, including Power, Renewable Energy, and Digital, along with Energy Consulting, Energy Financial Services, Grid Solutions, Nuclear Energy, and LM Wind Power. It contributes to about one-third of the world’s electricity and focuses on making energy more reliable, affordable, and sustainable. The company combines hardware, software, services, and financing to deliver end-to-end energy solutions—from gas turbines, wind turbines, and nuclear systems to digital tools and grid infrastructure, supported by consulting and financing. What sets GE Vernova apart is its one-stop portfolio that covers the full energy value chain at a global scale, integrating equipment, software, services, and finance to help customers improve efficiency and decarbonize. Its goal is to speed the transition to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for customers around the world.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Electrification division secured $2.4 billion in data center orders in Q1 2026, surpassing all 2025 totals.
  • Barclays names GE Vernova best positioned for 800VDC data center technology amid surging AI power demand.
  • Organic orders jumped 71% in Q1 2026 with backlog reaching record $163 billion as reservations extend to 2031.

What critics are saying

  • Wind segment underperformance continues dragging profitability despite 3.8 MW turbine launch in India and order cancellations.
  • Execution failures on $163 billion backlog could erode 12.8% net margin amid supply chain and labor bottlenecks.
  • Overvaluation at 58.2x forward P/E risks 20-30% equity correction if AI power demand growth slows or caps normalize.

What makes GE Vernova unique

  • GE Vernova uniquely supplies grid hardware and AI software for 25% of global electricity generation.
  • Its Gas Power backlog extends to 2030-2031 with turbine pricing doubling to $2,500 per megawatt.
  • CERius AI emissions software cuts monitoring costs by 50% while ensuring EU Carbon Border Mechanism compliance.

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Apr 4th, 2026
GE Vernova secures $6M state funding for $96M energy research centre in Niskayuna

GE Vernova has secured an additional $6 million in state funding for its $96 million Advanced Research Center on Balltown Road in Niskayuna, New York. The grant, awarded through the FAST NY programme, will fund water supply, road and stormwater management upgrades at the campus, offsetting roughly half of the $12 million in required infrastructure improvements. The company previously received $9.6 million in state tax credits linked to plans for creating 75 new jobs at the research centre, along with low-cost hydropower allocation. The site, separate from GE Vernova's existing River Road labs, will house energy technology research including a direct air capture carbon system currently under testing. GE Vernova earned nearly $5 billion in 2025 on $38 billion in revenue, with a market value of $242 billion.

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Mar 31st, 2026
ThinkLabs raises $28M USD Series A to help power grids handle AI data centre demand

ThinkLabs has raised $28 million USD ($39 million CAD) in a Series A round led by Energy Impact Partners to help power grids manage surging demand from AI data centres. Nvidia's venture fund NVentures and Edison International participated, alongside returning investors including GE Vernova. The Canadian-led, New York-based startup provides physics-informed AI software that creates digital twins of power grids, simulating scenarios to help operators maintain reliability and reduce outages. The platform reduces what would typically be a six-month, quarter-million-dollar study to under a day's analysis. Founded by former Toronto Hydro smart-grid department head Josh Wong, ThinkLabs spun out of GE Vernova in early 2024 with $6.8 million CAD in seed funding. The company will use the new capital to mature its product and expand features whilst focusing on the North American market.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 20th, 2026
Trump and Japan unveil up to $40B US nuclear reactor plan

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have unveiled a US-Japan energy investment plan potentially worth $40 billion, centring on small modular nuclear reactors. GE Vernova and Hitachi will develop BWRX-300 reactors in Tennessee and Alabama, whilst Japan will invest up to $33 billion in natural gas plants in Pennsylvania and Texas. The initiative forms part of a broader $550 billion bilateral investment fund agreed under a recent trade pact. It aims to address rising electricity demand from data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, most SMR designs await regulatory approval and none have been deployed on US grids. The agreement also covers critical minerals and industrial supply chains, with Japanese firms contributing components and participating in rare-earth projects across Indiana, Arizona and North Carolina.

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Mar 10th, 2026
GE Vernova shares rise 14.8% in 3 months on AI data centre power demand

GE Vernova shares have risen 14.8% over the past three months, outperforming its Zacks Alternate Energy – Other industry's 4.1% growth. The company is benefiting from surging electricity demand driven by AI data centre expansion, creating strong opportunities for its turbines and grid equipment. GE Vernova is improving profitability in its wind segment through cost controls and portfolio optimisation, whilst its gas power and power services businesses continue strong performance. In March 2026, the company secured a contract for a 100-megawatt wind farm in Italy, supplying 17 turbines plus maintenance support. The company is expanding its Italian manufacturing facility to boost production of transformer components and advancing its BWRX-300 small modular reactor project in Poland, strengthening its position in the nuclear power market.

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Mar 4th, 2026
BlackRock tips AI energy stocks over big tech, highlights 3 power plays for surging data centre demand

BlackRock is advising investors to focus on AI energy stocks rather than big tech companies in 2026, as AI data centres drive a surge in power demand. Deloitte anticipates a 30-fold increase in US AI data centre power consumption between 2024 and 2035. Three promising investments include Bloom Energy, which provides hydrogen fuel cell solutions for onsite electricity generation. The company reported $778 million in revenue last quarter, up 36% year over year, with analysts expecting accelerated growth. Constellation Energy, America's leading nuclear power provider, is restarting a Three Mile Island reactor to supply Microsoft's AI data centre. The company generates over two-thirds of its electricity through nuclear power. GE Vernova, General Electric's power production spinoff, reported orders up 34% to $59.3 billion, with a $150 billion backlog.

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