Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

GE Vernova; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Hydro Power COE seeks a Lead Engineer to drive complete projects in turbine mechanical design, guiding a team to ensure timely delivery and first pass yield. The role requires experience in large hydro projects, design, sizing, and calculation, with the ability to assess new ideas for cost-out and interface with COEs and site teams.

The candidate will lead NPI and cost-out programs, apply robust design practices, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience with at least 6 years in Hydro or Heavy Machinery.
• Hands-on experience with analytical calculations and design tools such as AutoCAD and UGNX.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Execute projects as lead of turbine mechanical design with team support.
• Lead design and calculation activities for hydro turbine components, piping, and auxiliaries.
• Collaborate with consulting engineers, detail design teams, customers, and cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, site).
• Release detailed drawings for respective packages and monitor planning and progress.
• Conduct root cause analysis of field issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive NPI and cost-out initiatives in COE and evaluate new ideas for cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and lean principles.

Skills

Project leadership

Hydro turbine design

Analytical calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

UGNX

Ansys

Corella

Job description

About Our Business

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova, our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting‑edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Read more on www.gevernova.com

Job Summary

The Lead engineer in COE is responsible for the execution of complete projects as a lead of Turbine mechanical design with support of the team. The candidate will be accountable for key deliverables and timely execution while maintaining first pass yield. Experience in design of large hydro projects with expertise in hydro turbine design domain is required. The candidate will assess new ideas and technologies for product cost‑out, resolve technical issues during execution, and interface with functions, COEs and site crew.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Primary skills: basic design and calculation of hydro turbine components, piping, and auxiliaries for hydroelectric power station projects.
• Nature of products / projects: hydro turbine systems.
• Partnership / collaboration: work closely with consulting engineers, detail design teams, customers, and cross‑functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and site teams.
• Lead basic design and calculation activities, including sizing of components using analytical calculations and GE Vernova tools, and detailed drawing release for the respective packages. Responsible for monitoring, controlling, planning, and reviewing these activities.
• Leverage technical expertise and experience to resolve business problems in collaboration with customers, manufacturing, sourcing, and field support teams. Drive issue resolution and prompt corrective actions for design‑related causes such as NCRs and SDRs.
• Lead thorough technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design‑related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and solutions and transfer know‑how to the COE team.
• Lead and deliver NPI, cost‑out programs, and should‑cost initiatives in COE; actively evaluate new ideas and technologies for product cost reduction.
• Implement lessons learned from fleet issues and supplier quality issues into new designs, focusing on design robustness.
• Develop design practices and maintain technical guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, policies, quality standards, lean principles, kaizen, and related organizational requirements.
• Demonstrate collaboration with peers from other functions, active participation in events, humility, transparency, focus, and integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 10–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 years of field experience in Hydro or Heavy Machinery, with strong exposure to basic design, sizing, and calculation.
• Tools expertise: hands‑on experience with analytical calculations and design tools such as AutoCAD, UGNX, and similar software required.
• Preferred industry experience: experience in the power sector and/or large EPC organizations.
• Language skills: strong command of both written and spoken English mandatory.

Desired Characteristics

• Additional knowledge of tools such as Ansys and Corella would be an advantage.
• Demonstrates proactiveness, a sense of urgency, and autonomy, with the ability to interact effectively across functions.
• Able to manage activities in a multicultural and multi‑location environment, with a strong focus on cost, safety, and reliability.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, respecting labor standards.
• Able to define and manage personal priorities effectively.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset.
• Acts as a team player, contributing positively and actively to the team, with willingness to learn and adapt to business needs.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes