Installation and Logistics Principal Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Barcelona; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer for Installation and Logistics to lead design teams through the project lifecycle, ensure technical underwriting of installation processes, and guide site execution strategies.

You will influence design rigor, safety, and quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality wind turbine solutions. In this leadership role, you will mentor engineers, support regulatory alignment, and help set strategy for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years engineering experience.
• 5 years experience reviewing and developing Installation and Logistics processes.
• Designing tooling, fixtures.
• 2 years mentoring and guiding others on repair process and Wing creation.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership to design teams across all project lifecycle stages for Installation and Logistics.
• Accountable for overall technical underwriting of designs and site execution processes.
• Influence design rigor, DFMEA, root-cause analysis, and design tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering design processes and practices.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the discipline.

Connaissances

Installation & Logistics

Design tooling

Leadership

FMEA

RCA 8D

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

15+ years engineering experience

Outils

FMEA tools

RCA 8D process

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

As the Principal Engineerfor Installation and Logistics, you are responsible for the overall technical underwriting and acceptance of design, development, and implementation associated with wind turbine installation processes and site logistics. You will support defining rigor for acceptance of the design decisions for installation tooling and processes, lifting strategies and logistics strategy that will result in safe, high-quality products and services that meet customer needs. The areas associated with Installation and Logistics include crane operations, lifting equipment design, site mobilization, transport logistics, ground preparation and up-tower installation support. For these areas, you will support Senior Principal Engineers and Chief Engineers to set and execute a strategy associated with design processes, field issue resolution, and design tools and technology. You will collaborate with design teams, cross-functional teams and other designated experts across subsystems to achieve desired outcomes, sometimes executing the work yourself. You will mentor and develop engineering talent, creating technical depth within the Installation and Logistics domain. This is a leadership position and requires technical proficiency and adept problem‑solving skill while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement. As the Principal Engineer for Installation and Logistics your curiosity, problem‑solving skills, and ability to lead design teams will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer needs. Your passion for innovation, your capacity to solve technical challenges head‑on, and your ownership to develop technical talent will drive your success in OneWind Engineering.

Job Description

Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design teams involved in Installation and Logistics within the OneWind engineering team across all stages of the project lifecycle, spanning from conceptualization and design development to product launch and ongoing fleet operations. Accountable for overall technical underwriting of designs in the areas of Installation and Logistics and site execution processes, and consequently, accountability for the design itself. Influence technical rigor for acceptance of design decisions, DFMEA, root‑cause analysis, design methods and tools. Identify and drive continuous improvement in engineering design processes, design practices for Installation and Logistics to enable engineering design execution that results in safe, high‑quality products and services by working with design teams, CTHs, and cross functional teams. Assist the design team and sometimes execute the optimisation of the design ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements. Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities. Stay informed and participate in relevant industry regulations, Intellectual Property and standards committees to influence the outcome of regulations and standards. Perform risk assessments and assist teams in developing mitigation strategies to address technical challenges and ensure safe, high‑quality products and services. Work strategically with Product Line, Field Services, and New Unit NPI segments to ensure that installation and logistics requirements are "built‑in" to turbine designs at the earliest stage (Design for Installation). Provide insight to Senior Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer of the Lifecycle Organization, and Functional Managers to identify technology needs and support technology development to address those needs. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth through coaching & mentoring for controlled title holders and broader engineering team in your discipline. Work with people leaders to mentor and develop technical talent.

Qualification / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and/or Industrial Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience
• 5 years of experience reviewing and developing Installation and Logistics processes.
• designing tooling, fixtures.
• 2 years of experience mentoring and guiding others on repair process and Wing creation

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical expertise in Installation and Logistics with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including remote teams, through design assessments and root cause assessments.
• Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross‑functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem‑solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability engineering, RCA 8D process, etc.
• Ability to identify questions and risks with limited or pallial information -convert these into actionable requirements.
• Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to Installation and Logistics.
• Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.
• Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas, technologies, and methodologies into product differentiated outcomes.
• Experience with coaching, mentoring, and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com