Lead Lean Engineering Specialist

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Lean Engineer – Grid Automation Engineering, LATAM will drive Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the regional organization, partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end business processes, improve operational performance, and strengthen execution excellence. This role will focus on reducing lead times, enhancing process flow, improving quality and predictability, and building sustainable Lean capabilities across Commercial, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Execution functions throughout Latin America.

Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related technical field;

• Significant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and Business Process Improvement methodologies;

• Demonstrated expertise in Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, Kaizen, Visual Management, and Lean Daily Management systems;

• Proven experience driving end-to-end process improvements across Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Field Execution environments; 

• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish; experience in Grid Automation, Electrification, Power Systems, or other industrial technology sectors is preferred.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the Lean improvement portfolio for the Grid Automation organization across LATAM, driving performance improvements throughout the entire value stream; 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and address bottlenecks, rework drivers, planning gaps, process fragmentation, and execution risks; 

• Deploy Lean methodologies to reduce lead times, improve process flow, enhance execution predictability, and optimize resource utilization; 

• Establish and sustain Lean Daily Management practices, including visual management, KPI reviews, operational governance, and action-tracking routines; 

• Facilitate Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen collaboration, operational discipline, and sustainable business results.

Diversity 

GE Vernova supports diversity and encourages applications from women, Black professionals, people with disabilities (PwD), and individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Additional Information#LI-Remote - This is a remote position