Switzerland Global Enterprise

Engineering Transformation Leader – Operational Excellence

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: GreenvilleUnited States

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Salary

💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per year

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About the role

  • Define and communicate a clear vision for development and execution modernization aligned with HDNU business goals.
  • Develop and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap for migrating legacy systems to modern platforms.
  • Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, operations, cybersecurity) through the transformation lifecycle, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business outcomes.
  • Support day-to-day operations for a global organization of 240+ engineers.
  • Establish and maintain operational infrastructure, cadence, and actionable KPIs/metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) to drive performance and accountability.
  • Conduct Monthly Operating Reviews to assess internal process performance and support strategic operations.
  • Act as a change agent to drive cultural and operational shifts required for digital and lean transformation.
  • Promote a culture of Lean Thinking, Servant Leadership, Customer Focus, and Employee Empowerment across the Controls Engineering organization.
  • Engage stakeholders at all levels to build buy-in and reduce resistance to change.
  • Oversee the selection, integration, and deployment of next-generation DCS platforms that are scalable, secure, and compliant.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase system reliability, efficiency, and maintainability.
  • Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance decision-making and performance.
  • Establish governance structures to manage scope, budget, and timelines for transformation and operational initiatives.
  • Drive the budgeting process for HDNU Controls Engineering, including labor and SW&L funding.
  • Mitigate risks related to system downtime, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
  • Upskill teams on new technologies, lean methodologies, and problem-solving tools.
  • Enable and empower engineering resources to identify and act on Lean opportunities to drive simplification and efficiency.
  • Celebrate and share successful applications of Lean principles across the organization.
  • Define and track KPIs and success metrics for both transformation and operational initiatives.
  • Analyze performance data to determine action plans and process improvement needs.
  • Coordinate Kaizens and Lean projects to align with Controls Engineering priorities and enhance efficiency, capacity, and reliability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in any combination of managing programs/projects, power plant design engineering or driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • 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
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data analyticsautomationprocess improvementLean methodologiesDCS platformsKPI trackingproject managementcybersecuritybudgetingengineering design
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementchange managementteam empowermentcultural transformationproblem-solvingcollaborationcustomer focusemployee empowerment