Lead Driveline Mechanical Engineer

GE Vernova; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Wind Global Machine Head Driveline. You will design seals, covers, and mainshafts from concept through validation and fleet support.

The role emphasizes design for reliability, testing plans, cross-functional collaboration, and cost reduction to meet aggressive targets, with a discretionary annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and strong mechanical design experience.
• Knowledge of drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with 3D-CAD tools such as NX and FEA tools like Ansys.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects for new product introduction and field issue resolution with focus on quality and reliability.
• Design build-to-spec seals and build-to-print covers and main shafts for wind turbines.
• Own documentation, testing plans, and design improvements to enhance reliability.
• Collaborate across quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and field teams to improve first-time yield.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional team work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics / Siemens NX

Ansys

Job description

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem. The team is responsible for mechanical hardware (main bearing, main shaft, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings) including New Product / Technology Introduction, Validation & Testing, Field Support, and Root Cause Analysis for utility scale wind turbines.

This position will primarily support the main bearing covers & seals and main shaft through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, validation, and installed fleet support. The engineer will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design, analysis, cost, and reliability of the components under their responsibility.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing
• Be responsible for designing build-to-spec seals and build-to-print covers + main shafts for wind turbines encompassing component specification design, analysis, system interaction, and system reliability
• Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
• Responsible for design, development of testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability
• Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets
• Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices
• Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
• Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
• Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Substantial mechanical analysis and design experience in industry
• Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing
• Experience with 3D-CAD tools like Unigraphics / Siemens NX
• Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead global projects with team members across cultural boundaries
• Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
• Established problem solving process knowledge and execution
• Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change
• Fluent English written and spoken
• For roles located in the USA: Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with the design and/or application of bearings in rotating equipment
• Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools
• Engineering experience in Design/Product Development of mechanical components (preferably wind turbine mechanical components)
• Experience with system design including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability.
• Experience with industrial component manufacturing processes
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management processes & tools
• Proven track record of collaborating with business product managers and suppliers/vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy
• Experience on power generation products

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 12, 2026.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.