Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineerGE 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.What You Will DoDevelop and maintain standard repair plans for steam rotor work, including both planned scopes and field-identified findingsProvide hands-on technical leadership and problem-solving support directly on the shop floor during rotor repairs and new buildsLead and manage rotor welding upgrade projects, owning timelines, scope, and cross-functional coordinationDefine and control production processes, including tooling, equipment, and design specification validationBuild, maintain, and improve operator training programs; partner with Quality Process Engineers (QPEs) to certify newly trained operatorsDevelop work instructions, build books, and project folders — and maintain them for the life of each projectInterface cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and manufacturing cells including Machining and the Balance CellDrive continuous improvement across cycle time, cost reduction, equipment reliability, tooling, and ergonomic/safety solutionsSupport product qualification activities as neededOperate as an operations leader — not just a technical resource — actively contributing to team performance and production outcomesWhat 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 quicklyDemonstrated ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skills — you will be writing work instructions, interfacing with customers, and coordinating across teamsA 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 spacePreferred: 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 personExperience working with customer-owned products that require repair or refurbishmentFamiliarity with lean principles — 5S, takt time, cycle time analysisProject management experience or demonstrated ability to manage deliverables across cross-functional teams