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Role Summary

Job Description Summary

• Industrial Designer-Fabricator
• Job Description Summary
• Becoming Vernova

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you'll make

As a member of the Lean Manufacturing team, you will be an active contributor to driving Lean manufacturing initiatives and bridging the gap between conceptual design and production by reverse-engineering prototypes into high-fidelity manufacturing plans.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer prototypes and existing machine components to create production-ready technical drawings and build plans.
• Maintain clear records of design intent, fabrication revisions, and project progress for multiple production support system builds.
• Modify existing designs to enhance safety, performance, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate across departments to support continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Support rapid ideation processes during kaizen events through fabrication of physical system mockups.
• Manage consumable product inventory and equipment maintenance in the prototyping workshop.
• Promote 5S culture while assisting in staff training and other in-house workshops.

What you'll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• HS Diploma or GE required.
• Formal education in 3D modeling, Industrial Design, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in fabrication and machining.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including part modeling, drawings, and assemblies, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with MDI programming on HAAS mills and hands-on fabrication using manual equipment such as mills, lathes, bandsaws, and table saws.
• Demonstrated use of precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges, with working knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and terminology, with a demonstrated commitment to safe industrial practices.
• Ability to operate manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, FDM/SLA 3D printers, and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Ability to perform occasional TIG welding, electrical and pneumatic systems installation, and material handling activities including lifting and bending.

Eligibility Requirements

• This is an on-site position based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
• 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.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime as required including occasional weekend shift.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes

What will make you stand out

• Experience with Mastercam workflow.
• Experience implementing or maintaining electrically or pneumatically operated systems.
• Experience supporting Design-for-Manufacturability projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to translate unconventional concepts into functional, high-quality solutions.

#IND

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.

Benefits

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

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 July 24, 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.