Lead Driveline Mechanical Engineer

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova's Wind Global Machine Head Driveline team works on mechanical hardware such as main bearings, covers, and shafts for utility-scale wind turbines. This role supports life-cycle design, development, testing, validation, and fleet support to drive reliability and cost reduction across the product line.

The engineer will lead design activities, manage testing plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead global projects.
• Fluent English; US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects: NPI, tech integration, field issue resolution, with emphasis on quality and reliability.
• Design build-to-spec seals and build-to-print covers + main shafts for wind turbines.
• Own and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standards in design docs.
• Develop testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability.
• Propose innovative designs to meet cost and reliability targets.
• Ensure quality of drawings, BoMs, specs following GE standards.
• Collaborate across quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and field teams.
• Support manufacturing and field with issue resolution and corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis of field failures and prevent recurrence.
• Identify cost-saving ideas and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Introduce advanced tech and new design tools for yaw subsystem components.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

GD&T proficiency

NX/Unigraphics

Technical drawing skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master'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 off