Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling (BKM) (f/m/d)

Job Description Summary

Become part of GE Vernova
Do you want to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, Gas Power, a business unit of GE Vernova, is driving a more advanced, cleaner, and more efficient energy supply for humanity—while simultaneously developing technologies for the energy generation of the future.

What you can make happen

As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering department at the GE Vernova production site in Birr, you will contribute to the development, procurement, and optimization of production tools, measuring equipment, and operating resources. You will take a lead role in the design and construction of specialized tools and fixtures, ensuring high-quality, efficient manufacturing processes for our gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator rotors.

Job Description

What you’ll do

 

• Manage the design and construction of specialized tools, measuring equipment, and fixtures for gas turbines, steam turbines, and generator rotors
• Ensure the availability and on-time delivery of all required operating resources through internal manufacturing or external partners
• Define and optimize tool, measurement, and manufacturing concepts in close collaboration with production and engineering
• Develop machining strategies, calculate cutting parameters, and maintain TDM (Tool Data Management) tool lists and related master data
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including quotations, cost comparisons, and technical drawing reviews
• Monitor process performance, tool consumption, and costs, initiating corrective actions and design improvements as needed

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

 

• Completed technical education, ideally a degree from a Swiss Technikerschule (HF) in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
• Several years of practical experience in industrial manufacturing, production engineering, or tooling and fixture design
• Proven experience in designing operating resources for turbines or large-scale rotating equipment
• Solid understanding of machining processes, tooling concepts, and measurement strategies
• Proficiency in SAP and, ideally, TDM or similar production-related systems
• Good command of German and English, both written and spoken is a must

What will make you stand out

 

• Strong technical understanding and a process-oriented mindset for fixture and tool design
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external design offices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously
• Analytical thinking combined with cost-conscious decision-making
• Clear communication skills and a solution-driven, collaborative approach
• High level of initiative, flexibility, and team spirit

What we offer

 

Employees at GE Vernova rise to the challenge of helping to create a world that thrives. To support this mission, we offer a range of competitive benefits to our workforce.

• Our compensation system is designed to help employees balance their professional and personal lives while rewarding strong performance. Depending on employment status and governmental regulations, we offer an attractive benefits package.
• Everyone has their own idea of what a balanced and healthy life looks like. We have developed programs that support you in both your personal and professional life.
• GE Vernova invests in providing its employees with opportunities for professional development through hands-on training and further development programs.

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of every individual’s identity, background, and experience. We are committed to an inclusive corporate culture in which everyone is encouraged to give their best because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong.

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce, we inspire and motivate others to grow and succeed. Join GE Vernova Gas Power, where you can achieve success in an atmosphere of belonging.

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova Gas Power develops solutions for a cleaner, more accessible energy supply that people rely on and that drives growth and prosperity everywhere. Our leading gas power technologies—made possible by a team of talented employees and delivered for our customers, shareholders, and the world—generate one third of the world’s electricity. Through an unbridled spirit of innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, we are developing technologies for the energy generation of the future while simultaneously enabling a cleaner and more efficient energy supply for humanity.

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