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Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift

GE Vernova

Schenectady, United States

Full Time

Posted November 9, 2026

$92k - $153k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 10, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily focus on the manufacturing processes within generator manufacturing, specifically the stacking of the core.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a manufacturing expert for Core Stacking Operations in GE Vernova's Generator manufacturing operation in Schenectady NY.
Define and control production processes; including tooling and equipment to be used in the core stacking process
Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment
Troubleshoot issues with equipment and processes.
Work with the shop to develop manufacturing methods, schedules, and documentation for improvements
Identify and execute projects to improve safety, quality, existing processes and lower cost within the shop
Provide documentation and training to shop floor to ensure seamless new product or process execution
Utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and experience to execute policy/strategy
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Uses judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Lead projects in manufacturing engineering, operations and lean. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues
Apply lean methods to equipment and material handling designs to reduce waste throughout the production process

Requirements

Ability to work 1st Shift (730am-330pm)
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university / college OR high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience in a technical role
Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is 100% onsite at the GE factory in Schenectady, NY
Experience in an industrialized setting with large scale manufacturing and assembly operations
Experience with mechanical equipment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills

Benefits & Perks

GE 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 help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development