Job Description

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for performing Quality and Lean Production activities directly related to cost-out initiatives on High Voltage equipment as part of the Grid Solutions Revival program. This includes for example performing the qualification of new parts/vendors, increasing manufacturability of sub-assemblies/equipment, implementing the changes in our supply chain to reduce cost, standardize and facilitate efficiency for lean optimization. This person will be a member of a cross functional team (including R&D, COE, Quality, Production and Lean) dedicated to execute the cost-out roadmap to meet savings and milestone targets and will report to the site HV Breaker Lean Leader and functionally to the Cost-Out Project Leader.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement cost-out actions for the High Voltage equipment designed and manufactured in our Charleroi, PA factory and center of excellence
• Perform Quality and Lean activities collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure cost out project deliverables (milestones, new processes etc..) are met in a timely manner, contributing to savings targets with no compromise on product quality/compliance, supply chain continuity and efficiency and risk mitigated
• Quality actions include supporting Sourcing to visit vendors and qualifying new suppliers/parts, identifying, and delivering value-adding opportunities to the supply chain.
• Lean actions include optimizing the manufacturability of the changes resulting from cost-out actions, reducing labor hour needed for assembly, ensuring operational alignment with production plan and KPIs, to maximize cost-out impact while guarantying supply chain continuity.
• Generate new cost-out ideas and help consolidate next cost-out action pipeline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or lean experience
• Minimum of 1 year experience interpreting mechanical drawings and basic wiring schematics

Desired Characteristics

• Proven ability to work in cross-functional team
• Proven experience with project management
• Proven ability to analyze and organize data
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Transmission and Distribution industry
• Experience in product cost-out initiatives
• Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Experience visiting supplier and qualifying new parts/vendors

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 July 01, 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.