Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

What impact you’ll make

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for precision and teamwork? We’re looking for Manufacturing Quality Technician candidates to join our team at our Gas Power Manufacturing plant in Greenville, SC located on Forrester Drive, Greenville SC. If you have assembly experience and are ready to work in a supportive, safety-first environment, we want to hear from you!
Manufacturing Quality Technician
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Technician is responsible for investigating production line rejects, inspecting incoming supplier parts, and performing dimensional inspection using standard metrology equipment and CMMs. This role works on the manufacturing floor, responds to urgent quality issues, places suspect material on hold, investigates out-of-tolerance conditions, reviews dimensional inspection results, and makes final material disposition decisions in accordance with established quality procedures and in coordination with engineering or quality leadership when required. The Manufacturing Quality Technician works closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to contain nonconforming material, identify root causes, and improve product quality.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate production line rejects to identify defect types, likely causes, and required containment actions
• Inspect incoming supplier parts to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Respond to urgent quality issues on the manufacturing floor to support production and containment activities
• Operate CMM equipment to perform dimensional inspections on suspect, rejected, or incoming material
• Review and interpret dimensional inspection results, including CMM-generated reports, to evaluate conformance and support disposition decisions
• Place suspect or nonconforming material on quality hold in accordance with site procedures
• Investigate suspected out-of-tolerance conditions using dimensional inspection data and standard measurement methods
• Determine final disposition of suspect or nonconforming material in accordance with established procedures and in coordination with engineering or quality leadership when required
• Document inspection findings, nonconformances, hold activity, and disposition decisions accurately in quality records and applicable systems
• Use standard metrology tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and dial indicators to verify part dimensions
• Support internal and external audits by preparing records, providing inspection evidence, and assisting with audit responses as needed
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to investigate recurring quality issues and support corrective action activities
• Communicate inspection results, reject findings, disposition decisions, and quality concerns to production, engineering, and quality leadership
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing defects, scrap, and recurring nonconformances
• Follow company safety policies, quality standards, and work instructions

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, metrology, or a related manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and dial indicators
• Experience identifying, documenting, holding, and controlling nonconforming material
• Experience supporting investigation of production defects, line rejects, or out-of-tolerance conditions
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis
• Ability to learn electronic quality and production systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, including Excel and quality documentation tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and sound decision-making ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certificate, associate degree, or additional training in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Understanding of GD&T
• Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting CMM-generated reports preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate
• Experience with incoming inspection or supplier-related quality issues
• Experience supporting internal and external audits

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Sound judgment in disposition of nonconforming material
• Ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and quality functions
• Sense of urgency in responding to manufacturing and supplier quality issues

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and inspection environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as required by daily work activities
• Ability to use inspection tools and computer equipment throughout the shift
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods and respond to production-related quality issues as they arise
• May be required to support overtime or off-shift activities based on production needs

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Quality Manager.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now to become part of a team where precision meets performance. Let your skills shine in a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and teamwork.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

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

(Manufacturing Quality Technician - 1ST shift): pay range for this position is between $27.50 - $48.36 an hour. Expected posting close date June 30, 2026.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

 

 

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 31, 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 and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

 

 

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.