Lead Engineer – Mechanical Design

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Chennai seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer for Product Design/Requisition Engineering of LV Drives. You will lead mechanical design, packaging of electrical components, and coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 10–15 years in LV/MV drives, strong CAD skills, and a proven track record in cost reduction, localization, and cross-functional leadership. Relocation may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of mechanical design experience in LV/MV drives.
• Experience in requisition engineering and cost-reduction activities (localization, VA/VE).
• Expertise in conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization to meet specs.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, sheet metal design, and GD&T standards.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• OTD/FTY of deliverables and risk management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to motivate teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Concept and basic mechanical design – packaging of electrical components.
• Leading LV Drives product mechanical design.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to meet project timelines.
• Detail engineering and validation of design: NPI, localization, and development of drives products – mechanical cost-out & DMP activities.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English communication

Requisition engineering

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Sheet metal design

Job description

Job Description Summary Role Summary / Purpose : Product Design/Requisition Engineering of LV Drives products - Mechanical

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

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com