Pitch Bearing Lead Design Engineer

GE Vernova; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Bengaluru, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead pitch bearing design activities for the OneWind program. You will drive NPIs, validation, and lifecycle-cost initiatives, working with Systems, Sourcing, Materials, and Fleet teams to optimize rotor/turbine performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, strong problem solving, and proven ability to communicate across global teams. Involvement in GD&T and detailed drawings is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or similar from an accredited College/University.
• Strong problem solving with independent judgment.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, global organization with limited oversight.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems independently.
• Demonstrated project management skills; able to develop execution plans for complex deliverables.
• Self-driven learner who proactively drives projects with limited oversight.
• Experience with GD&T and technical drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide design expertise and FE analysis for pitch bearing components within OneWind, developing execution plans for complex analyses.
• Lead design support for NPI, RCA/Quality, validation, and lifecycle cost initiatives with limited oversight.
• Collaborate with Systems, Sourcing, Materials, Lab Testing and suppliers to drive rotor and turbine lifecycle cost.
• Lead MGPP initiatives delivering site-specific customer value for pitch bearings.
• Drive technology needs and introduce new technology into products.
• Independently deliver cost outs via redesigns at component, subsystem and system levels.
• Apply GD&T standards to create and review drawings and specs.
• Lead testing activities to resolve validation/field issues and PACs, coordinating with Fleet Support.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Communication

Leadership

Project management

GD&T knowledge

Technical drawing

Independent analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

Job description

Job Description Summary

This role will lead design activities for the Pitch Bearing Engineering team within the Mechanical Subsystem Engineering segment, developing execution plans for complex deliverables with limited oversight. Responsibilities will include leading new product (NPI) design and development, total lifecycle cost, validation, productivity, and fleet support efforts for the OneWind organization.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide design expertise and FE analysis for the pitch bearing component within the OneWind organization, independently developing execution plans for complex analyses.
• Lead design support for NPI, RCA/Quality, validation, and total lifecycle cost initiatives of pitch bearings, with limited oversight.
• Collaborate with and guide cross functional teams, including Systems, Sourcing, Sourcing Quality, Materials, Services, Fleet Management, Lab Testing, and GE Suppliers to drive optimum rotor and turbine lifecycle cost.
• Lead support of the Multi Generation Product Plan (MGPP) and drive initiatives that deliver site specific customer value with pitch bearings.
• Drive technology needs and lead efforts to bring new technology into products.
• Independently develop and deliver cost out via component, subsystem, and system level redesigns.
• Apply GD&T standards to create and review technical drawings and specifications.
• Lead testing activities that resolve design validation/field issues/PAC activities, coordinating with the Fleet Support team and Regional Customer Solution teams.
• Responsible for complex assignments with long-term business implications, developing execution plans independently with limited oversight.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical material to internal and external audiences.
• Lead hub mechanical subsystem problem solving and risk mitigation activities.
• Partner with the Controlled Title Holders community across the business and global team to ensure high quality and consistency on systems design and trade-off decisions, as well as design practice evolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar from an accredited College or University
• Strong problem identification and solving ability, with demonstrated independent judgment
• Work well within a cross matrixed, global organization in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, operating with limited oversight
• Strong interpersonal skills, leading and influencing skills, and a positive energy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and resolve complex problems
• Demonstrated project management skills; able to develop execution plans for complex deliverables
• Self-driven continuous learner who proactively drives projects to completion with limited oversight
• Experience with GD&T and fundamental technical drawing guidelines
• Able to independently develop and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Desired Characteristics

• GE Vernova Edison Engineer
• Pitch bearing engineering experience
• FEA experience
• Structural design experience (component or part design, mechanical systems, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine component design criteria and wind turbine systems integration
• Great Team Player and emerging mentor - active listener, reliable and responsible, supports and respects team members - a positive influence
• Continuous improvement mindset - productivity gains, technology development, challenging the status-quo, cost reduction, learning, etc.
• Clear Thinker - able to independently drive towards solutions efficiently while wading through uncertainty
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Good verbal and written English communication

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No