Lead Mechanical Engineer - HVDC Valve Systems

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design, analysis, and testing of HVDC Valve systems. You will work with electrical, cooling, and compliance experts to ensure robust, safe, and manufacturable designs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical engineering experience, strong CAD/FEA proficiency, and a proactive safety mindset. Hybrid work is offered, with on-site presence in Stafford several days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, integration and testing of complex equipment.
• Proficient in CAD with Creo and FEA tools such as ANSYS.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings with GD&T.
• Strong safety-by-design mindset and safety leadership experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership from concept through delivery of HVDC Valve projects.
• Lead technical specs and design reviews to standards.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and suppliers for timely, cost-competitive delivery.
• Coordinate with electrical, cooling and EHS teams for integrated designs.
• Contribute to NPI and R&D programs advancing HVDC technology.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD Creo

FEA ANSYS

GD&T

Safety-by-design

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical design, analysis, and testing of HVDC Valve systems. You will work with electrical, cooling, and compliance experts to ensure robust, safe, and manufacturable designs.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical engineering experience, strong CAD/FEA proficiency, and a proactive safety mindset. Hybrid work is offered, with on-site presence in Stafford several days a week.