Sr Engineering Manager – Steam Turbine Design (m/f/d)

GE Vernova; Rugby; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Rugby, United Kingdom seeks a Senior Steam Turbine Design Engineering Manager to lead the design team responsible for upgrades and retrofit integrations across fossil, industrial, and nuclear projects. You will oversee the full lifecycle from concept to execution, defining design rules and roadmaps while championing lean engineering practices.

You will drive performance, governance, and compliance, mentoring engineers and delivering high-quality, modular product solutions aligned

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management experience in global engineering teams.
• Deep steam turbine design expertise with retrofit and upgrade focus.
• Strong communication, integrity, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead the Steam Turbine Design Engineering team with technical oversight.
• Product Ownership: Design lead for fossil, industrial, and nuclear turbine retrofits.
• Tender Support: Provide conceptual designs for tenders in fossil and nuclear retrofits.
• Project Execution: Deliver projects per design principles, specs, and budgets.
• NPI Development: Support nuclear upgrade designs, e.g., HP mixing chamber development.
• Strategic Roadmap: Define tech roadmaps to enhance customer value and productivity.
• Customer Representation: Represent GE Vernova's expertise to customers and stakeholders.
• Talent Development: Mentor team members to retain core expertise.
• Innovation & Simplification: Drive innovation while simplifying processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication

Integrity

Continuous improvement

Professionalism

Collaboration

Pragmatism

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Senior Steam Turbine Design Engineering Manager, you will lead the design team responsible for steam turbine upgrades and retrofit integrations across fossil, industrial, and nuclear projects. You will oversee the complete project lifecycle, from initial concept layout to final execution.

Your team manages the design of steam turbine rotors, casings, and associated components across our full product portfolio, including both impulse and reaction technologies. This scope encompasses everything from in kind replacements and retrofit upgrade conceptualization to comprehensive design delivery during project execution.

As the Product Owner for steam turbine rotors and casings, you will ensure that all upgrade solutions are rigorous, consistent, and aligned with industry best practices. You will define and maintain design rules and technology roadmaps, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure performance and steam path designs are incorporated and mechanical integrity assured. Furthermore, as a leader, you will champion GE Vernova's LEAN principles to drive engineering productivity and excellence.

Job Description

How You Will Make a Difference

• Team Leadership: Lead the Steam Turbine Design Engineering team, providing technical oversight for rotor and casing design.
• Product Ownership: Serve as the design lead and product owner for fossil, industrial, and nuclear steam turbine retrofits.
• Tender Support: Provide expert conceptual designs to support active tenders for fossil and nuclear retrofits.
• Project Execution: Deliver contract projects in strict accordance with design principles, contract specifications, and budgetary requirements.
• NPI Development: Support New Product Introductions (NPI) for nuclear upgrade designs, such as high-pressure (HP) mixing chamber development.
• Strategic Roadmap: Define technology and tools roadmaps aimed at enhancing customer value and engineering productivity.
• Customer Representation: Represent GE Vernova's technical expertise and technology to customers and external stakeholders.
• Talent Development: Mentor and develop team members to ensure the retention of core technical expertise and technology ownership.
• Innovation & Simplification: Drive innovation while simplifying processes to support the development of standardized and modular products.
• Standards Governance: Ensure design rules, practices, and standards meet ITR SPS business requirements. Proactively initiate and manage the evolution of design standards to support future market development and competitive positioning.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous productivity improvements within the steam turbine engineering function.
• Knowledge Management: Promote the capture and sharing of best practices, ensuring consistent application across the team.
• Process Implementation: Deploy global standards and common processes to ensure high-quality delivery via a lean organization.
• Performance Metrics: Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
• Compliance: Ensure full compliance with the Code of Conduct and safeguard the intellectual property (IP) of our products and services.

Skills For Success

You are a technically proficient and collaborative engineering leader with deep steam turbine expertise, sound judgment, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex retrofit and upgrade challenges.

• Leadership: Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience managing teams within global organizations.
• Technical Expertise: Significant, hands-on experience in steam turbine design with a history of technical accountability.
• Communication: Ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels and serve as a credible technical representative to customers and suppliers.
• Integrity: Lead with uncompromising standards regarding safety, compliance, and ethical conduct.
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive, results-oriented mindset focused on driving ongoing process enhancements.
• Professionalism: Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaboration: A commitment to inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented behaviors.
• Pragmatism: A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Problem-Solving: Proven analytical skills to address complex technical and operational issues.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No