AMRT Automation Leader
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Key Areas of Impact
- People & Team Development:Build and lead a high-performing global automation and robotics development organization. You will foster a culture of technical excellence lean methodology and rigorous project execution.
- Bridge-Builder & Collaborator:Act as a primary liaison between R&D global process engineering teams manufacturing facilities and external partners. You will translate complex business needs into scalable technical deliverables that enhance process capability and repair speed.
- Execution & Operational Rigor:Own the prioritization and delivery of automation projects. You will ensure all systems meet strict quality safety and operational standards while driving continuous improvement (CI) across the global footprint.
- Strategic Leadership:Support the overall GE Gas Power global automation roadmap and plant/repair shop Kaizen Roadmaps leveraging our AMRT Automation Innovation Lab while aligning w/ Advanced Research Center R&D capabilities to deploy third party solutions to the supply chain and repair priorities.
Basic Qualifications
- Technical Foundation:Bachelors degree in engineering or computer science (Automation Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics or related).
- Experience: >8 years of relevant experience including substantial experience leading advanced automation projects.
- Travel:Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employees for work visas now or in the future for this position opening.
What Youll Bring (Qualifications)
- Leadership Experience:Proven track record in leading global cross-functional engineering teams in a complex matrixed environment.
- Strategic Integration:Experience successfully transitioning automation technology from R&D/lab environments into full-scale industrial production.
- Domain Expertise:Deep understanding of industrial robotic systems (Fanuc KUKA UR) PLC architecture and machine safety.
- Operational Mindset:Demonstrated success applying Lean methodology to manufacturing or repair processes to improve OEE and throughput.
- Communication:Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams (Operations Quality Supply Chain Research Centers and External Partners) to achieve alignment on complex initiatives.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to lead a critical team at the intersection of engineering development new make and repair services and operational excellence. You will play a key role in shaping process capability enabling business growth and developing talent while partnering across a broad network of stakeholders.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
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