Lead Rotating Machine Mechanical Engineer

GE Vernova; Rugby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Private Health Insurance

Employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion and Storage business seeks a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to design large electrical machines, conduct FE analyses, and develop prototypes to optimize noise and vibration.

You will work across Electrical/Mechanical teams and with customers to meet contract requirements, while applying engineering design processes and industry standards. Travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 8 years’ experience, or significant experience in rotating electrical machines engineering environment.
• Solid knowledge of 3D and/or 2D finite element analyses for mechanical designs.
• Expertise in ANSYS/Workbench with experience of stress and fatigue analyses.
• Know-how of rotating electrical machines, their engineering challenges and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering design processes.
• Familiarity with Industry Standards (ISO 9000, BS EN, IEC 60034, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexible approach and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Understanding contractual requirements and provide technical solution with quality.
• Specification, design and engineering of large electrical machines.
• Lead detailed analytical / finite element analyses of machines and performance.
• Lead to design models and/or prototype tests to improve noise and vibration.
• Investigate new materials and methods to improve competitiveness.
• Collaborate with customers and third parties to provide solutions.
• Create and submit required design data to document progress.

Skills

Finite element analysis

ANSYS/Workbench

Rotating electrical machines

Engineering design processes

Industry standards

MS Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP

PLM software

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion and Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

This is an opportunity to work as part of cross-functional team to deliver product designs that meet customer and project requirements in close conjunction with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and collaborate with Customers and Project Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

In this role you will focus on:

• Understanding contractual requirements and provide technical solution in case of a conflict in a timely manner with quality.
• Specification, design and engineering of large electrical machines.
• Leading to carry out detailed analytical / finite element analysis of machines and their performance.
• Leading to design models and/or prototype tests for the machines to improve noise and vibration performance.
• Investigating new materials and methods to improve the competitiveness of the machines.
• Working closely with customers and other third parties to provide the solutions they require.
• Creation and submission of required design data to document the design progress.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

• A relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with minimum of 8 years’ experience, or a significant experience in a rotating electrical machines engineering environment.
• Solid knowledge of 3D and/or 2D finite element analyses for mechanical designs.
• Expertise in ANSYS/Workbench with experience of stress and fatigue analyses.
• Know-how of rotating electrical machines, their engineering challenges and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering design processes.
• Familiarity with a variety of Industry Standards, i.e. ISO 9000, BS EN, IEC 60034, etc.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel as and when required.

What will make you stand out:

• Sole British Nationality, SC (Security Check) clearance in the past / currently holding.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with ability to work in a dynamic team environment to set and meet aggressive goals for the business needs.
• Methodical workstyle with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge/experience of Teamcenter, SAP or equivalent PLM software.
• An understanding of scheduling and planning and its importance.

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No