Global Process Engineering Authority - Generator Rotating Components

Job Description Summary
The Global Process Engineering Authority (GPEA) is the technical authority responsible for defining, deploying, and governing global manufacturing process and equipment standards for generator rotating components. This role drives standardization, equipment reliability, cost reduction, and technology industrialization across GE Vernova's Generator Value Stream, in alignment with the Next Generation Supply Chain (NGSC) strategy.
Working closely with the Global Process Engineering Leader (GPEL), the GPEA provides technical leadership across a global, dotted-line network of factory technical leaders. The role ensures consistent application of best practices and sustained improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), while fostering a culture of inclusion, respect for people, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

The Global Process Engineering Authority (GPEA) partners with the Global Process Engineering Leader (GPEL) to develop, deploy, and sustain global manufacturing standards that improve equipment reliability, availability, performance, and total cost for generator rotating component manufacturing.

This role is accountable for driving equipment and process standardization across GE Vernova's global manufacturing footprint, enabling consistent execution and predictable outcomes. The GPEA analyzes operational and reliability data to identify risk, implement proactive improvement actions, and drive continuous improvement in generator manufacturing processes.

The GPEA serves as a focal point for new technology introduction, asset transfers, and new process deployment. This includes defining lead-time strategies, recommending equipment and technology selections, and establishing requirements for fixturing, control plans, qualification, and industrialization of manufacturing assets.

The position provides technical leadership to a global, dotted-line network of factory technical leads across the supply chain. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, deep manufacturing and equipment expertise, and disciplined application of Lean principles-particularly the "One Product, One Process" philosophy-to deliver sustainable improvements aligned with business and functional objectives.

The GPEA plays a critical role in the Generator Value Stream by building technical capability, strengthening manufacturing standards, and supporting a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement.

Roles and Responsibilities
Global Standards and Governance

• Define, control, and communicate global standards for manufacturing assets, including:
  
  • Facility integration and acceptance testing
  • Machine health checks, calibration, and verification
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance plans
  • Spare parts strategies and lifecycle planning
  • Technical and technology training requirements
• Ensure adherence to global equipment and process standards across sites.

Reliability and Performance Improvement

• Develop and deploy equipment reliability improvement strategies using industry best practices, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability, availability, and performance; drive corrective actions to close gaps to targets.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and chronic issues, ensuring robust root cause identification and sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing equipment downtime, improving process capability, and improving quality outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Validate design specifications and shop-floor application of new processes in collaboration with:
  
  • EHS
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Quality
  • Materials
  • Industrialization
  • Sourcing
• Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, and safety teams to design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Asset and Technology Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for asset management, including equipment lifecycle analysis and spare parts optimization.
• Support the design, installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment, ensuring Design for Reliability principles are embedded from concept through launch.
• Serve as the technical authority for new technology introduction, asset transfers, and process industrialization across the Generator Value Stream.

Strategic and Technical Leadership

• Apply specialized functional expertise to influence strategy, resource prioritization, and policy development within the Generator Value Stream.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, and services.
• Stay current on relevant manufacturing, reliability, and industrial technology trends that may inform future strategy.
• Exercise sound judgment in complex operational and technical decisions, synthesizing information from multiple internal and external sources to develop clear recommendations.
• Lead functional projects or small teams, clearly communicating complex concepts and influencing stakeholders toward improved outcomes.

Additional Requirements

• Co-lead deployment of manufacturing systems supporting Next Generation Supply Chain (NGSC) migration across the global Generator Value Stream.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology, including:
  
  • Measuring machine capability
  • Analyzing process requirements
  • Developing strategies to sustain or improve process yield
• Deploy Lean manufacturing principles, including:
  
  • Transformation Planning
  • Production Preparation Process (3P)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Standard Work
  • Kaizen
  • Structured Problem Solving
  • Poka-Yoke

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality
  OR
• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 15 years of experience in manufacturing asset reliability and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and quality systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing a cost center or P&L with a strong understanding of operational metrics.
• Direct leadership experience with both professional and production employees.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, influence, and lead small teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal effectiveness and leadership presence.
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and business impact.
• Strong multitasking and project coordination skills.
• Effective problem identification and solution development capability.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Deep technical expertise in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: March 25, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 March 10, 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.