Lead Generator Production Engineer Pensacola

GE Vernova

Pensacola, United States

Full Time

Posted September 15, 2026

$98k - $98k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 30, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Generator Design Liaison Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership for manufacturing operations at our Pensacola, FL facility.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
Drive continuous, systematic improvements in generator design manufacturability while maintaining performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
Engage early in the design process and participate in design reviews with a focus on manufacturing feasibility, producibility, and process capability.
Lead resolution of design-to-manufacturing technical issues across the following areas: Generator rotor Armature core Armature winding Armature core steel punching/lamination Armature bars
Translate engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications into clear direction for manufacturing teams and support successful implementation.
Partner with shop operations to resolve nonconformances and deviations and lead root cause, corrective action, and preventive action efforts.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with design-to-manufacturing transfer.
Capture and feed manufacturing lessons learned back into design standards and product improvements.
Support new product introductions, design changes, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and safety standards.
Provide direct technical support and oversight across all three shifts, as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in generator engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a design/manufacturing liaison role.
Strong technical knowledge of large generator components and manufacturing processes in one or more of the following areas: Rotor construction Armature core build Armature winding Armature lamination punching processes Armature bar design and manufacturing
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving efforts.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and factory floor constraints.
Advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
Experience in a generator OEM, heavy electrical equipment, or similar industrial environment.
Knowledge of insulation systems, rotor and armature assembly, and manufacturing quality controls.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Experience with product lifecycle management, design change control, and configuration management.
Prior hands-on experience working with shop floor teams and supplier technical interfaces.
Strong ownership, accountability, and urgency in issue resolution.
Practical, hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to balance design intent with manufacturing realities.
Strong influencing and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
Lean/continuous improvement mindset.
Note: There is no sponsorship now or in the future for this role.
Note: To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
GE Vernova 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).