Staff Engineer Operations

Job Description Summary
Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Vernova Purpose
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

What impact you'll make
Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for precision and teamwork? We're looking for Operations Staff Engineer candidate to join our team at our Gas Power Manufacturing plant in Greenville, SC located on Forrester Drive, Greenville SC. If you have manufacturing and assembly experience and are ready to work in a supportive, safety-first environment, we want to hear from you!

Why you'll love working here:

• Be part of a cutting-edge manufacturing team
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for growth and technical advancement
• Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What You'll Do:

• Utilize an in-depth knowledge, analytical thinking and technical experience to execute daily activities to support manufacturing processes.
• Use your technical skills, innovation and knowledge to develop new manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate in a team environment to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and work to implement solutions for improved safety, quality, delivery and lower costs.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned areas of responsibility and build a rapport with the Operations and Leadership teams as a problem solver.
• Establish and author work instructions for area(s) of responsibility. Maintain existing work instructions to assure documents are maintained per established operating procedures.
• Maintain general knowledge of industry best practices and present project ideas on how new technology could benefit the business.
• Assist the procurement team with new equipment purchases.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings on the manufacturing shop floor and help maintain the daily production pulse for the Operations teams.
• This job includes working in an office environment along with working in a manufacturing shop floor environment as needed.
• Interact with all levels within the organization to inform team members of any potential risk(s) that may need support.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience required
• Technical Proficiency:
• Mechanical aptitude, GD&T knowledge, Lean principles, advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with fabricated assemblies.
• Flexibility: Job is 1st shift with flexible work hours; job may require more than 40 hours per week to support business needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

Desired Characteristics

• Proven technical experience working in a manufacturing environment in a role supporting process development.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering principles including lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience with fabricated assemblies utilizing welding and vacuum brazing technology.
• Experience with liquid and air flow testing of fabricated assemblies.
• Efficient time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience with fixtures and tooling and the ability to work with Tool Designers to effectively communicate the need for new tooling from concept to final completion.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and implement corrective action solutions into a manufacturing process.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute on assignments.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills

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 January 28, 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.