Director – NPI & Industrialization

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Director of NPI & Industrialization at GE Vernova handling global supply chain product delivery and optimization initiatives for gas power components. Leading cross-functional teams to drive product cost reduction and execution of NPI programs.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $192,000 - $288,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and collaborate across multiple organizations (Product Line, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Materials Management) to industrialize new products on-time that meet quality and standards while achieving cost targets for both equipment and service programs
Iterate from concept through final design with design teams to ensure balance of producibility and cost
Deliver stable product production process to Factory and Sourcing for optimized quality/cycle/cost
Align sourcing strategy integrated with NPI strategy
Responsible for successful execution of NPI programs following the SQDC framework for both new units and services
Collaborate with key stakeholders within the Global Supply Chain team to analyze and evaluate make-versus-buy router decisions
Represents Global Supply Chain as the focal for NPI program execution
Partner with Engineering to ensure technology readiness of the supply chain for new products
Partner with Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology (AMRT) team to ensure smooth transition from new technology into products and/or processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited university or college
Major experience in leading engineering, product management, sourcing and/or manufacturing teams
Significant relevant experience in gas turbine or equivalent technology
Proven ability to build/maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Cross functional leadership – able to motivate team effectively, facilitate collaboration, and influence a long-term vision
Knowledge of the overall Gas Power business vision and ability to align supply chain optimization opportunities to that vision
Strong technical and analytical aptitude to understand and articulate complicated trade-offs
Knowledge of problem-solving tools (8D, PFMEA, 5 whys, etc.)
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance thought leadership, continuous learning and improvement with demonstrated results
Ability to present ideas effectively and concisely, both written and verbal, to team members, senior leaders, suppliers, and customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and 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
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity Executive Services
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off
Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits

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Hard Skills & Tools

NPI programsSQDC frameworkgas turbine technologyproblem-solving tools8DPFMEA5 whyssupply chain optimizationproduct managementmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

cross functional leadershiprelationship buildingteam motivationcollaboration facilitationinfluencestrategic thinkinganalytical aptitudeeffective presentationcommunicationcontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Business Administration