Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Broach Technology & Process Development

Job Description SummaryAre you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?
We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.
What impact you’ll make
As a member of the Process Industrialization team, you will help define, develop, and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach. This role will primarily focus on broach process development, including defining & testing new processes, improving existing processes, and supporting successful transfer into production.
Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:
You'll be the technical lead for broach process development — defining, validating, optimizing, and handing off processes that meet the precision and reliability demands of HDGT production.
Lead end-to-end broach process development, including process definition, parameter optimization, tool selection, and industrialization for turbine and compressor wheel applications
Validate process readiness by interpreting engineering drawings, fixture stack-ups, cut charts, and broach cutter data
Drive continuous improvement in tool life, repeatability, and part quality through systematic process and tooling optimization
Partner with production teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, applying lean manufacturing and kaizen principles to build lasting solutions
Standardize and document manufacturing methods, process requirements, and best practices to enable consistent, scalable production
Support new product introduction by developing processes alongside engineering teams and ensuring a clean handoff to manufacturing
What You Bring:
We're looking for someone who has done this work — in turbine, compressor, or aerospace environments — and is ready to own it independently.
Required:
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in production process and equipment development OR a High School Diploma/GED with 8+ years of experience in production process and equipment development
Hands-on experience developing and optimizing CNC broach processes in a production environment
Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documentation including drawings, cut charts, and fixture stack-ups
Ability to work onsite in Greenville, SC, with schedule flexibility when project timelines require it
Preferred:
Bachelor's of Master's degree in Engineering or Machine Tool Technology
Experience broaching turbine or compressor wheels in the power generation or aerospace industries
Familiarity with Hoffmann RASMX 8-axis broaching machines
Experience machining high-temperature superalloys common in HDGT or aerospace manufacturing
Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement background
Why GE Vernova:
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. We offer competitive benefits designed to support high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs — including healthcare, retirement planning, and development programs that invest in your continued growth. Whether you're deepening a rare technical specialty or expanding your scope, there's a path forward here.
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: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. 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 October 23, 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.