Job Description Summary

The Casting Process Engineer, also referred to as Process Owner, is responsible for consistent execution of major and critical casting processes used in our production of the most advanced SX/DS blades Vernova gas turbines. The Process Engineer assures that executional variation of major processes are identified and controlled.

The Process Engineer will work onsite at our Investment Casting Foundry in Schenectady Cores and Castings where you will get to work with innovative technologies, and SX/DS furnaces.

"Join a dynamic, fast-paced team where no two days are the same"

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities for specific process owned

• Safety: Assure that all owned equipment are operating as designed, including all safety features. Assure operators are trained in all equipment safety features and for all processes. Contribute to Management of Change, Safety Risk Assessments and LOTO on all equipment.
• Equipment: Establish process controls to reduce process excursions via data analysis. Perform engineering trials to evaluate process improvement and to implement fixtures/jigs/tooling. Responsible for the good functioning and standardization of processes.
• Quality: Define/update/revise work instructions and procedures required to assure operators perform tasks consistently. Perform periodic audits. Work with QA and Product Engineers to implement customer requirements. Develop PFMEA and MCP for processes owned. Own some of the Built-in-Quality initiatives.
• Design: Responsible for all 3D Design and machine programming used.
• Delivery: Daily monitoring of processes, drive, lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and/or problem-solving teams to maintain budgeted FPY. Participate in new part introduction teams as needed.
• Cost: Intensive participation in cost reduction effort and reduction of scrap via rigorous investigation and problem solving.
• Maintenance: Ensure PM are done on time for the equipment and help with the diagnostic of machine failure. Lead maintenance initiatives to reach budgeted OA.
• Robotic: This role will involve very frequent programing of Fanuc Robots.
• People: Daily interface with manufacturing, management, and product team. Establish operator skill levels to assure depth and breadth of skills. Create a skills assessment tool.
• This position involves a "hands-on" approach with consistent presence on the production floor, during Gemba walks at the beginning of the shift and a daily check-in with operators, maintenance, and leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technical field/related area.
• Minimum of 2 years in production manufacturing or process control.
• Proven experience in 3D/CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, shift priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong oral, written and listening skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and to resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, and execute trials or solutions to improve our SQDC.
• Team player, able to maintain positive working relationships and foster a supportive and collaborative environment.

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is 100% onsite at the GE Schenectady plant and 1st shift. This position involves a consistent presence on the production floor with a daily check-in with operators, maintenance and leaders.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future. This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Relocation assistance considered only within the USA.

Desired Qualifications

• Certification in Fanuc Robot programming or equivalent.
• JMP, Microsoft Office
• Personality and drive to execute in challenging and fulfilling manufacturing environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules.
• Demonstrated written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey concepts within all levels of our organization.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, shift priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong oral, written and listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and to resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute trials or solutions to improve our SQDC.
• Team player, able to maintain positive working relationships and foster a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

 

 

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 April 15, 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.