Wind Manufacturing Launch Manager – Blades

Job Description Summary

The Launch Manager Blades will lead manufacturing launch execution and industrialization readiness for blade products within Wind Manufacturing. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional launch activities ensuring manufacturing readiness supporting pilot and prototype builds and driving successful product transfer launch and ramp-up in blade manufacturing plants.

Job Description

Role Summary

This role will serve as the key manufacturing launch leader for blade programs from development through industrialization and ramp-up. The Launch Manager Blades will work closely with Product Engineering AME Quality Supply Chain and plant teams to manage launch plans manufacturability readiness process validation and risk mitigation to ensure on-time on-budget and capable production introduction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead launch execution and industrialization readiness for blade manufacturing programs
• Build and maintain integrated launch readiness plans with cross-functional stakeholders
• Coordinate pilot builds prototype builds trial runs and manufacturing learning cycles for blade products
• Support manufacturability reviews and drive closure of manufacturing readiness gaps
• Partner with blade AME leaders and Product Engineering to ensure process tooling equipment training and documentation readiness
• Coordinate launch deliverables including PFMEA control plans work instructions validation plans and operator readiness
• Support DFM / DFA activities to improve manufacturability and reduce launch risk
• Track launch timing risk cost and plant readiness; escalate issues and drive recovery plans as needed
• Support product transfer line readiness plant ramp-up and capacity expansion for new blade products or major design/process changes
• Coordinate lessons learned standard work and launch governance practices across blade programs
• Partner with Operations Quality and Supply Chain to ensure robust execution of launch milestones
• Foster a strong culture of safety quality execution discipline and cross-functional collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work 1st Shift (8am-4pm)
• Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Materials Engineering or related technical discipline
• Significant experience in product launch NPI industrialization manufacturing engineering or operations support in a complex industrial environment
• Experience with pilot builds launch readiness manufacturing validation and production ramp-up
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or technical programs
• Strong problem-solving project management and stakeholder management skills

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in blade manufacturing composites manufacturing or large-structure industrial product launches
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA PFMEA control plans validation and launch readiness reviews
• Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to influence across functions and coordinate execution across multiple sites
• Strong focus on milestone management and measurable launch outcomes

Benefits Available to You

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Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: GE Vernova Gas Power

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GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $122600.00 and $204400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 28 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 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. 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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 122600 - 204400