Lead ECM Development Engineer
Parsippany, NJ - USA
Job Summary
You will work closely with senior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to drive project execution. As well as mentor engineers technicians and co-ops driving safety and quality compliance to deliver measurable improvements in capability and throughput.
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to a more reliable affordable and sustainable energy future 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 youll makeAs a member of the Engineering team you will lead the ECM value streamsetting technical direction owning critical process metrics and ensuring safe stable and scalable operations. Your leadership will translate business needs into process capability equipment strategy and daily execution while developing the teams technical depth and experience.
What youll do
- Lead NPI Project Management:Manage the end-to-end New Product Introduction process for ECM applications from initial concept and feasibility studies to process qualification and full-scale production handover.
- Process Optimization:Lead process development and refinement including parameter windows cathode design and feed strategies; use advanced DOE and data analytics to drive stability capability and throughput.
- Troubleshooting and Quality:Lead Nonconformance Report (NCR) resolution; drive structured Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA/8D) and institutionalize preventive measures to minimize scrap and rework.
- Equipment Strategy & Reliability:Define equipment strategy; oversee FAT/SAT installation and commissioning. Partner closely with the Maintenance team to drive system safety equipment reliability and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Safety Consulting:Act as a technical consultant for safety-related control logic; advise on and validate the implementation of PLC-based safety improvements and hardware interlocks to enhance machine safety and operator protection.
- Standardization:Author and maintain standard work process instructions and control plans to ensure consistency across all shifts.
- Cross-Functional Leadership:Facilitate communication and execution across Engineering Manufacturing Quality Maintenance and Supply Chain. Manage project schedules risk registers and stakeholder alignment.
- Vendor Interface:Act as the primary technical interface with external vendors and partners to evaluate and integrate new ECM technology developments and hardware enhancements.
- Mentorship:Coach and provide day-to-day technical direction to junior engineers and technicians and provide structured mentorship to engineering co-ops fostering their technical and professional growth.
- Innovation:Stay current on electrochemical machining advancements and industry best practices; identify evaluate and implement external innovations to maintain a competitive advantage.
What youll bring (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering with6 years of ECM experience in a manufacturing setting including demonstrated application of PLC programs to improve safety.
- Advanced proficiency with statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE) / Statistical Process Control (SPC); ability to set capability targets and deliver measurable improvements.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 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.
- This is a 100% onsite position.
- Intermittent travel approximately 1-2 times a month to other sites as needed.
- Must be able to work occasional off-shift/weekend support as required.
What will make you stand out
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical machining (ECM/STEM) strongly preferred; ability to lead process qualification and scale-up.
- Strong ability to anticipate issues remove roadblocks and drive closure while keeping stakeholders aligned.
- Lean/Six Sigma credentials (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt a plus) with demonstrated DOE/statistical tool proficiency (e.g. Minitab/JMP).
- Innovative hands-on leader who elevates team capability and drives shop-floor results.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor others.
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives in a fast-paced production 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.
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: No
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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