Lead Mechanical Engineer, HVDC Valves — Hybrid

GE Vernova; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Private health insurance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical design, analysis and testing for HVDC Valve products. You will work across engineering disciplines to ensure robust, compliant, and manufacturable solutions while leading projects from concept through delivery.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days on site in Stafford) and opportunities to advance HVDC technology in a global energy transition context.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design, integration and testing of complex equipment.
• Proficiency in Creo CAD and ANSYS FEA.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T.
• Strong EHS mindset and safety-by-design approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: lead design, investigation, testing, and analysis from concept to delivery.
• Design & Compliance: drive specifications and reviews to meet internal/global standards.
• Supplier Collaboration: coordinate with sourcing and suppliers for quality, cost, and timeliness.
• Cross-Functional Integration: partner with electrical, cooling, and EHS teams for integrated designs.
• NPI & R&D: contribute to new product introductions and HVDC technology advancement.

Skills

Mechanical design

System integration

Testing

Creo CAD

ANSYS FEA

GD&T

Safety-by-design

Communication

Global travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive mechanical design, analysis and testing for HVDC Valve products. You will work across engineering disciplines to ensure robust, compliant, and manufacturable solutions while leading projects from concept through delivery.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days on site in Stafford) and opportunities to advance HVDC technology in a global energy transition context.