Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

GE Vernova; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is seeking a senior Mechanical Design engineer to own concept and basic mechanical design for LV drives, packaging of electrical components, and leading the LV Drives product mechanical design.

The role requires 10–15 years of LV/MV drive experience, requisition engineering, localization and VA/VE, plus strong CAD skills. Fluency in English and ability to work in a global matrix are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or CAD design preferred.
• 10–15 years of mechanical design experience in LV/MV drives.
• Experience in requisition engineering and cost reduction (localization, VA/VE).
• Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization.

Responsibilities

• Concept and Basic Mechanical design – Packaging of Electrical components.
• Lead LV Drives product mechanical design across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing to meet timelines.
• Owning detail engineering and validation of the design.
• NPI, localization and development of drives products – Mechanical.
• Cost out & DMP activities; ensure OTD/FTY of deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Design

Sheet Metal Design

Requisition Engineering

Cost Reduction

NPI Localization

VA/VE

Simulation Tools

DFMEA/DFM

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Sheet metal tools

Simulation software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Product Design/Requisition Engineering of LV Drives products - Mechanical

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

Concept and Basic Mechanical design – Packaging of Electrical components

Leading LV Drives product mechanical design

Working with supply chain and manufacturing team to meet project timeline

Holding responsible for Detail engineering and Validation of design

NPI, Localization and Development of Drives products – Mechanical

Cost out & DMP activities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelors/Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/CAD design Preferred)

Mechanical Design with Development expertise (10-15 Years) in LV/MV drives

Experience and In-depth knowledge in requisition engineering and cost reduction exercise – Localization and VA/VE

Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization with required technical specification.

Good knowledge in CAD tools, Sheet metal design and international standards/GD&T

Exposure to Manufacturing process and Quality standards

Ensure OTD /FTY of deliverables.

Technical and Risk management experience

Demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others to achieve results, strong influencing skills

Lead experience to work with cross-functional teams and global assignments.

Self-starter, Initiator & Solution finder for critical problems with high motivation

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Fluent in English

Desired Characteristics

Good knowledge and understanding in Simulation tools.

Exposure in DFMEA & DFM will be an added advantage.

Six sigma – DMAIC or DFSS will be an added advantage.

Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity.

Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes