Lead Process Engineer - STEM (Electrochemical Machining)

GE Vernova Inc

Parsippany, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, Access Authorization, Best Practices, Business Case, Business Processes, Candidate Screening, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Change Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Chemistry, Coaching, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electrochemistry, Engineering, Engineering Change Management, Establish Priorities, Experiment Design, Government, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Metrics, Metrology, Minitab, Oil and Gas, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Piping, Process Capability, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Improvement, Process Safety Management, Production Control, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Sales Qualification, Schedule Development, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Stability Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Parsippany, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description Summary

Job Description

What impact youll make

As a member of the Engineering team,

You will lead the ECM/STEM value stream - setting 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

• Support process development and lead process optimization, including parameter windows, tooling/feed strategies, and documentation; use advanced DOE and data analytics to improve stability and capability. • Lead troubleshooting and Nonconformance Report (NCR) resolution; drive structured RCCA/8D and institutionalize corrective and preventive actions. • Lead safety and compliance for the process: facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), manage Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, execute Management of Change (MOC), and apply Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for design and troubleshooting. • Own electrolyte management: chemistry control (conductivity, pH, temperature), filtration/flow, electrolyte health, and waste handling in partnership with EHS; ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance. • Author and maintain standard work, process instructions, and control plans for production use. • Define equipment strategy: author URS/specifications, oversee FAT/SAT, installation, commissioning, and capability verification for power supplies, tooling/fixturing, electrolyte systems, and ancillary equipment. • Correlate process parameters to product quality; align with Quality/Metrology on inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and process capability requirements. • Lead cross-functional execution (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain) on process improvements, uptime, and safe operations; manage schedules, risk registers, and stakeholder communication. • Drive cost-out and productivity: develop business cases, manage OPEX/CAPEX for involved process area, and deliver validated savings and capacity improvement. • Coach, mentor, and provide day-to-day technical direction to junior engineers and technicians; may oversee contractors or interns. • Stay current on chemical processing standards and best practices; identify and implement external innovations.

What youll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering with 6 years of relevant engineering experience (manufacturing, process development, or oil & gas/chemical process engineering), including demonstrated ownership of complex processes or production lines OR High School diploma and 10 years experience (manufacturing, process development, or oil & gas/chemical process engineering), including demonstrated ownership of complex processes or production lines. • Proven experience leading PHA/PSM activities and using P&IDs for process design and troubleshooting. • 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 Allentown, PA and/or other sites as needed. • Must be able for work occasional off shift/weekend support as required to support a 3-shift operation.

What will make you stand out

• Hands-on experience with electrochemical machining (ECM/STEM) strongly preferred; ability to lead process qualification and scale-up. • Deep STEM/ECM expertise across tooling/fixturing, electrolyte systems, and process metrology; experience with nickel-based superalloys. • Strong Ability to anticipates 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). • Experience in safety-intensive chemical or oil & gas environments with strong MOC discipline. • 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.

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: Yes

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