Lead Engineer - Blade Fleet Engineering

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 89,300 - 148,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Engineer, Blades Fleet Engineering, to resolve complex blade issues across the fleet and lead RCAs from identification to corrective action validation. You will drive actions with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, and performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven RCA methodology, automated quality reporting, and proactive fleet management to anticipate issues before affecting availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience in composites for wind or aerospace, with design/product management or reliability/quality.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% globally (mostly US).

Responsibilities

• Lead and own RCAs for blade issues with documentation accuracy.
• Own fleet performance management for the blade fleet.
• Use AI tools to analyze large failure datasets and validate corrective actions.
• Create and maintain dashboards to monitor blade fleet KPIs in real time.
• Collaborate with Systems, Design, Materials, Manufacturing, and Services for action plans.
• Translate field failure data into design/process improvements.
• Develop technical action plans and manage milestones and risks.

Skills

RCA expertise

Composite materials

Blade failure analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Engineer, Blades Fleet Engineering, is responsible for the technical resolution of complex blade issues within the fleet. In this role, you will lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, manage technical workstreams, and serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional partners for GE Vernova’s Wind Energy business. You will utilize your deep understanding of blade design and reliability to drive permanent corrective actions, ensuring that our contracted fleet maintains the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical RCA Ownership:Lead and execute RCAs for technical blade issues, from initial problem identification to validation of corrective actions. Ensure robust documentation and technical accuracy.
• Fleet Product Ownership: Own the fleet performance management for assigned Blade fleet. Identify early patterns/ trends on emerging issues and proactively problem solve
• Data-Driven RCA Methodology:Utilize AI tools to process large-scale historical failure data, accelerating root cause identification and validating the efficacy of corrective actions through statistical modeling.
• Automated Quality Reporting:Implement and maintain automated data visualization dashboards to monitor Blade fleet quality KPIs, ensuring real-time visibility into emerging trends for leadership and stakeholders.
• Proactive Fleet Management:Collaborate with blade fleet performance teams to identify and address emerging technical issues before they impact fleet availability.
• Action Plan Management:Develop and drive technical action plans for identified issues. Coordinate with internal partners (Systems, Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Services) to ensure milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
• Containment & Resolution:Facilitate rapid containment for critical field issues, providing technical recommendations for disposition criterion and risk population assessments.
• Cross-Functional Execution:Act as a technical bridge between design engineering and the fleet performance team. Translate field failure data into actionable design insights or process improvements.
• Technical Communications:Drive/ Support technical documentation (RCA report, Whitepapers, TILs, SIs, and WDI instructions). Provide technical support in customer interactions as required Customer facing team.
• Data & Quality Reporting:Manage RCA-related KPIs for assigned workstreams. Ensure data completeness and use analytical tools to identify emerging trends before they escalates into major events.
• Tool Implementation:Drive the application of structured problem-solving (5Why, Fishbone, Factor Tree) across assigned projects and coach team members on best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar Engineering degree).
• Experience:3+ years of experience working on composite materials for wind turbine, or aerospace industries doing design/product management, and/or quality/reliability/service engineering.

Eligibility Requirements

• Travel:Ability to travel globally (mostly US) up to 15% of the time to support site visits or critical RCA resolution meetings.
• Required work location is the GE Vernova offices in Greenville, SC

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Depth:Solid understanding of blade failure modes, composite materials, and structural load analysis.
• Data Skills:Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI) to analyze complex field data.
• Business Acumen:Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs (e.g., cost-benefit of repair vs. replace) and influence project prioritization.
• Problem-Solving:Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary technical projects to successful completion under tight deadlines.
• Advanced Degree:Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a globally focused, matrixed organization.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills for global collaboration.

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 $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 July 27, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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. Other benefits include 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.