Lead Engineer-Mechanical-1

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Generator Design Liaison Engineer to bridge the gap between generator design and manufacturing on the Schenectady floor. The role requires on-site presence across shifts and mentoring junior engineers while supporting rotor, armature core, winding, lamination, and bars sub-systems.

The successful candidate will lead design-for-manufacturability improvements, participate in design reviews, and ensure manufacturability, quality, safety, and cost targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum five years in generator engineering/manufacturing or liaison role.
• Strong knowledge of rotor, armature core, winding, lamination, and armature bar design-manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
• Drive improvements in manufacturability while maintaining performance, quality, safety and cost targets.
• Engage in early design reviews focusing on producibility and process capability.
• Lead resolution of design-to-manufacturing issues across rotor, armature core, winding, lamination, and bars.
• Translate engineering requirements into clear direction for manufacturing teams.
• Partner with shop operations to resolve nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate risks in design-to-manufacturing transfer.
• Capture manufacturing lessons for design standards and product improvements.

Skills

Generator engineering

Design for manufacturability

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Advanced engineering degree (desirable)

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Generator Design Liaison Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership for manufacturing operations at our Schenectady, NY facility. This role serves as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing, ensuring design intent is translated into manufacturable, high‑quality, and cost‑effective production outcomes across critical generator components.

The position requires a continuous presence on the production floor and flexibility to support operations across rotating first, second, and third shifts. The engineer will also mentor junior engineers, support all major generator sub‑systems, and contribute to the lifecycle of GE Vernova’s 50Hz and 60Hz air‑cooled, hydrogen‑cooled, and liquid‑cooled generators.

The scope of responsibility includes support for all major generator sub‑systems:

• Rotor
• Armature (stator) core
• Armature winding
• Armature core steel punching/lamination
• Armature bars

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
• Drive continuous, systematic improvements in generator design manufacturability while maintaining performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Engage early in the design process and participate in design reviews focusing on manufacturing feasibility, producibility, and process capability.
• Lead resolution of design‑to‑manufacturing technical issues across the following areas:
  • Generator rotor
  • Armature core
  • Armature winding
  • Armature core steel punching/lamination
  • Armature bars
• Translate engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications into clear direction for manufacturing teams and support successful implementation.
• Partner with shop operations to resolve nonconformances and deviations and lead root cause, corrective action, and preventive action efforts.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design‑to‑manufacturing transfer.
• Capture and feed manufacturing lessons learned back into design standards and product improvements.
• Support new product introductions, design changes, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide direct technical support and oversight across all three shifts, as needed.

Expectations

• Strong alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution.
• Reduced manufacturing disruptions caused by design‑related issues.
• Timely resolution of technical issues affecting production.
• Measurable improvements in quality, producibility, and cost performance.
• Effective support for design changes and new product introductions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of experience in generator engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a design/manufacturing liaison role.
• Strong technical knowledge of large generator components and manufacturing processes in one or more of the following areas:
  • Rotor construction
  • Armature core build
  • Armature winding
  • Armature lamination punching processes
  • Armature bar design and manufacturing
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional technical problem‑solving efforts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and factory floor constraints.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a generator OEM, heavy electrical equipment, or similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of insulation systems, rotor and armature assembly, and manufacturing quality controls.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, design change control, and configuration management.
• Prior hands‑on experience working with shop floor teams and supplier technical interfaces.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and urgency in issue resolution.
• Practical, hands‑on engineering mindset with the ability to balance design intent with manufacturing realities.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Lean/continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is provided. Compensation is $98,400.00–$164,000.00, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas. Discretionary annual bonus eligibility applies. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program; a tax‑advantaged 401(k) plan with company matching; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon a successful drug screen (as applicable).