Lead Engineer-Process Standards & Integration

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

The Lead Engineer – Process Standards & Integration is responsible for driving Bid–Sell–Execute standards and ITR process excellence for Heavy Duty New Unit (HDNU) ITR projects. This role focuses on developing, standardizing, and continuously improving ITR processes to ensure projects are executed consistently and meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) KPIs. The role works closely with Engineering, Equipment Planning, Project Management, Sales, Commercial Operations, Product Lines, Sourcing, and Quality to improve scheduling effectiveness, process maturity, and overall execution performance. The Lead Engineer champions LEAN principles, drives data based decision making, and ensures scalable, standardized solutions across the ITR organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years of experience in ITR processes, engineering, and/or project execution.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead programs and improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management capability in a matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of Gas Turbine, Generator, Steam Turbine, and HRSG product lines, with plant‑level systems understanding.
• Experience driving global ITR process improvements.
• Ability to interface effectively with all organizational levels and external customers.
• Self‑starter with a positive attitude and a track record of delivering results in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with the ability to influence and implement change.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed, global team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and govern Bid–Sell–Execute standards for HDNU ITR projects to improve execution consistency and SQDC performance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard ITR processes, tools, and templates across projects and regions.
• Ensure alignment and integration of ITR processes across Engineering, Equipment Planning, and Project Execution teams.
• Lead a data sub-team consisting of contractors and GE employees to maximize SQDC KPIs, integrate cross-functional data sources for ITR visibility, and automate data workflows
• Work with product team to ensure products are ready for ITR
• Identify and eliminate process waste, reducing touch‑times and hand‑offs across the execution lifecycle.
• Champion LEAN principles across the Heavy Duty ITR organization, including PSR, Kaizen events, and process maturity models.
• Challenge the status quo and proactively identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and productivity improvement.
• Lead data analysis and automation initiatives to enable fact‑based decision making and continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Commercial Operations, Product Lines, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and PMO to resolve execution challenges and deliver customer‑focused solutions.
• Effectively communicate process changes, project solutions, and performance insights to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Serve as a role model for GE Vernova Way behaviors: Innovation, Customer Focus, Lean, One Team, and Accountability.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for functional deliverables and business objectives.
• Lead improvement initiatives and programs with clear milestones, outcomes, and KPI impact.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level