
Mechanical Engineer Naval Nuclear Laboratory
- $86,100–$134,600 Per Year
| Location | Schenectady, New York |
Roles and Responsibilities
Support the technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
Assist in improving generator design manufacturability while maintaining performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
Participate in early design and design reviews with a focus on manufacturing feasibility, producibility, and process capability.
Support resolution of design-to-manufacturing technical issues across the following areas:
Generator rotor
Armature core
Armature winding
Armature core steel punching/lamination
Armature bars
Help translate engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications into clear direction for manufacturing teams and support implementation.
Partner with shop operations to address nonconformances and deviations, and support root cause, corrective action, and preventive action efforts.
Help identify and mitigate risks associated with design-to-manufacturing transfer.
Capture manufacturing lessons learned and support incorporation into design standards and product improvements.
Support new product introductions, design changes, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and safety standards.
Provide technical support to manufacturing operations across shifts, as needed.
Expectations
Support strong alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution
Contribute to reducing manufacturing disruptions caused by design-related issues
Support timely resolution of technical issues affecting production
Contribute to improvements in quality, producibility, and cost performance
Effectively support design changes and new product introductions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong academic foundation in engineering principles relevant to manufacturing and design.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.
Willingness to learn factory processes, manufacturing methods, and generator product fundamentals.
Ability to work in a hands-on production environment and maintain shop floor presence.
Desired Characteristics
Relevant co-op, internship, or other applied engineering experience in manufacturing, design, or industrial operations.
Exposure to generator technology, rotating equipment, heavy electrical equipment, or similar industrial products.
Familiarity with engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and structured problem-solving methods.
Understanding of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
Experience working on cross-functional team projects in academic, internship, or co-op settings.
Practical, hands-on engineering mindset with interest in bridging design and manufacturing.
Strong ownership, learning agility, and initiative.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
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
