Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) to join the Combustion Components team. This mid-level role focuses on the development, qualification/industrialization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for Combustion components. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to bring new designs to production, enhance existing manufacturing processes, and lead qualifications to support capacity expansion.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support qualification and industrialization for Combustion components including fuel nozzles, caps, liners, TPs, unibodies.

• Interface with design engineering, materials engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure manufacturability and producibility of new and existing components.

• Develop and validate process documentation (work instructions, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans).

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to manufacturing non-conformances and quality escapes.

• Drive cost reduction, yield improvement, and cycle time optimization through lean manufacturing techniques and process innovation.

• Provide technical support to internal and external suppliers, ensuring process capability and compliance with GE standards.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Change initiatives from a manufacturing perspective.

• Utilize digital tools and data analytics to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.

• 3–6 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role, preferably in aerospace, gas turbines, and additive or high-temperature metal components.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as metal stamping, welding, CNC machining, thermal barrier coatings, brazing, and additive manufacturing.

• Experience with problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, RCA, DMAIC).
  Proficient with CAD/CAM tools (e.g., NX, Creo) and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, Excel).

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Combustion component manufacturing or repair in gas turbine applications

• Familiarity with welding, brazing, coating processes

• Experience working in a regulated environment with a strong focus on EHS and quality

• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 22, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.