Lead Shaft Line Integration Engineer

GE Vernova; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrification systems company in the UK is looking for an experienced engineer to design rotating machine systems. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and have a proven track record in mechanical system design. Responsibilities include planning engineering activities, integrating systems, and ensuring project compliance. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and 26 days of vacation plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits package

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven track record of designing mechanical systems in a professional engineering environment.
• Excellent knowledge of thermal and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design rotating machine systems complying with quality standards.
• Integrate large electro-mechanical systems for environmental requirements.
• Plan engineering activities to meet project targets.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Structural design and calculations

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Thermal and fluid dynamics

Collaboration in engineering teams

CAD software usage

Education

Degree in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

Overview

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business 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.

Responsibilities

• Designing rotating machine systems of the highest quality, from the receipt of an order to handover to the customer, while complying with business procedures, standards, and regulations with a high focus on safety throughout.
• Integration of large electro-mechanical systems to meet environmental and transversal requirements.
• Planning and executing engineering activities to ensure projects attain on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets, including testing and documentation.
• Participating in phase reviews, design reviews, ILS reviews, FMEA, and determining attendees, objectives and next steps, acting as the review chairperson.
• Liaising with suppliers to produce quotations and support their site activities.
• Ensuring issued documents are reviewed and of the required quality, with adherence to specifications and standards.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven track record of designing mechanical systems in a professional engineering environment.
• Ability to perform basic structural design and calculations, structural design specifications and mechanical Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• A solid understanding of rotor dynamics, such as torsional and lateral vibration, shaft lines, bearings, mechanical coupling, and shock absorption.
• Excellent knowledge of thermal and fluid dynamics.
• Experience in testing, verifying and validation of rotating equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a wider engineering team.
• Some experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CREO or similar.
• A basic understanding of electrical and power generation principles.
• Sole British citizenship with a valid British Passport ("UK Eyes only").
• Possession of or ability to obtain SC level security clearance.

Nice to have

• Ability to lead a team of engineers.
• Some experience in project management or project planning.
• Prior experience on active magnetic bearings.

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.