Senior Engineering Manager – Fleet, Configuration and Standardization

GE Vernova · Houston · $152,400–$254,000 (stated in the posting)

Job Description Summary

As Senior Engineering Manager – Fleet, Configuration and Standardization, you will lead the strategic vision for process excellence across our global shop network. Reporting into the broader Engineering leadership, you will oversee a high-performing global team—including Fleet Managers, the Configuration team and the Standardization Engineers - to drive global engineering standardization, operational efficiency, and vertical integration.

You will act as the primary liaison between Aero Alliance shops, and Digital Technology (DT), Channels and GE Aerospace ensuring that our technical policies and repair processes are world-class, scalable, and aligned with Aero Alliance’s business objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development: Provide direct mentorship and oversight to the Central Engineering team. Foster an environment of clear thinking, accountability, and continuous professional growth.

Fleet management: Merge channels and GEA information to build a fleet database aimed to help Aero Alliance business with predictive data and statistics. Active participation in Channels and GEA events, such as User Conferences, Product Boards, and flow-down informations to our broader Engineering team.

Standardization: Direct the development and implementation of enterprise-wide engineering policies. Ensure the "Gate Process" is consistently applied across all configurations and service channels.

Configuration Managment: Oversee the lifecycle of Repair Bills of Materials (RBOMs) and technical work scopes. Drive data-informed decision-making to reduce scrap rates and optimize engine configuration management.

Cross-Functional Integration: Serve as the executive escalation point for technical challenges between shop operations, application engineering, and internal stakeholders (GE Aerospace, Product Leadership, Industrialization).

Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean methodologies and digital tool adoption (Tableau, Smartsheet) to streamline workflows, improve shop safety, and enhance quality management systems (QMS).

Project Governance: Manage the portfolio of strategic engineering initiatives, ensuring projects—from Service Bulletin implementation to new product rollouts (e.g., LM9000)—are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or maintenance repair & overhaul (MRO) environment.
Global travel availability within 20%.

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise: 7+ years of experience with aeroderivative or heavy-duty gas turbines, including deep knowledge of Aero policies (O&M, IPB, IRM) and internal documents (SPL/IRD).

Leadership: 5+ years of experience leading remote or cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment.

Digital Proficiency: Advanced experience utilizing digital tools (Excel, Tableau, Smartsheet) to manage metrics and project performance.
Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-ready solutions.

Superior communication, interpersonal, and influence-management skills.

A "customer-first" mindset with an ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.

Passionate about developing sustainable, repeatable processes that optimize shop floor performance.

Familiar with GE/BKR repair business

Passion for developing sustainable processes as they relate to shop floor ops;

Demonstrated clear thinking ability;

Strong oral and written communication skills;

Strong interpersonal and engagement skills;

Strong problem-solving skills;

Superior listening skills;

Ability to work in a cross-functional environment;

Must be self-motivated and disciplined to carry out all necessary tasks to achieve business goals;

Ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately;

Additional Information

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, the pay range for this position is between $152,400.00 and $254,000.00. 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 candidate’s 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 October 22, 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.

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