Manufacturing Engineer - 1st shift

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Job Description Summary GE Vernova's Steam Turbine Repairs & Upgrades operation in Schenectady, NY is one of the most technically specialized manufacturing environments in the power generation industry. When a power plant goes offline for a planned maintenance outage, the rotating components — the steam turbine rotors — come to us. Our team performs precision clean, inspect, and repair work on these critical assets, and when we find something, we own the communication back to the customer. We are hiring two Manufacturing Engineers to support this high-impact work. This is a hands-on, technically driven role where no two days look exactly alike. You will be embedded with the shop floor team, owning the engineering process from initial assessment through rotor repair, welding upgrades, and final documentation. You will interface daily with machining, balancing, quality, and project management — and your work will directly determine whether a customer's power plant gets back online safely and on time. This role is based at our 1.2-million-square-foot Schenectady facility. We want candidates who can walk in and be energized by the scale and complexity of what we do — not overwhelmed by it. Job Description What You Will Do Develop and maintain standard repair plans for steam rotor work, including both planned scopes and field-identified findings Provide hands-on technical leadership and problem-solving support directly on the shop floor during rotor repairs and new builds Lead and manage rotor welding upgrade projects, owning timelines, scope, and cross-functional coordination Define and control production processes, including tooling, equipment, and design specification validation Build, maintain, and improve operator training programs; partner with Quality Process Engineers (QPEs) to certify newly trained operators Develop work instructions, build books, and project folders — and maintain them for the life of each project Interface cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and manufacturing cells including Machining and the Balance Cell Drive continuous improvement across cycle time, cost reduction, equipment reliability, tooling, and ergonomic/safety solutions Support product qualification activities as needed Operate as an operations leader — not just a technical resource — actively contributing to team performance and production outcomes What We Are Looking For: Mechanical aptitude — this is the single most important attribute Ryan (hiring manager) cited. Whether your background is in traditional engineering, skilled trades, construction, automotive mechanics, or industrial maintenance, you need to be someone who understands how mechanical systems work and can learn new technical environments quickly Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication skills — you will be writing work instructions, interfacing with customers, and coordinating across teams A mindset oriented toward continuous learning — you do not need to know steam turbines on Day 1, but you do need to be able to learn this space Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or a related field) — or equivalent relevant work experience (7+ years in a hands-on manufacturing or industrial environment) Recent graduates with a strong academic record and relevant internship or co-op experience are genuinely welcome — this team is open to developing the right person Experience working with customer-owned products that require repair or refurbishment Familiarity with lean principles — 5S, takt time, cycle time analysis Project management experience or demonstrated ability to manage deliverables across cross-functional teams Note: This position does not support Sponsorship or Relocation Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: No For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 August 24, 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.