Mechanical RCA Engineer - Machine Head

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC is seeking a Fleet Engineering RCA Leader for Machine Head to own RCAs end-to-end, drive root-cause analyses, and deliver systemic improvements across the fleet. You will partner with Performance, NPI Engineering, Field, Sourcing, Parts and Quality to implement robust solutions that boost availability and reliability.

The role requires a strong RCA toolkit (Lean, 8D, Shainin, Six Sigma), deep mechanical knowledge, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering required.
• 10+ years leading/supporting mechanical RCAs (8D/Lean/Six Sigma).
• Experience in wind industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own wing-to-wing RCAs for Machine Head mechanical issues, guiding root-cause analyses.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve RCAs and reduce major component upgrades.
• Define containment, track RCA KPIs, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior RCA team leaders and manage RCA budgets and PO workflows.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Root cause analysis

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering

Master’s degree or above in Engineering

Tools

Lean

8D

Shainin

Six Sigma

Job description

Job Description Summary

If you are a MECHANICAL engineer who loves solving tough problems at the root, this is your stage. As our Fleet Engineering RCA Leader – Machine Head, you will own wing to wing RCAs on different components (main shaft, bedplate, gearbox, main/yaw bearings, and more), partner cross functionally, and turn insights into systemic, fleet level improvements. Bring your RCA toolkit (Lean, 8D, Shainin, Six Sigma), your mechanical depth, and your drive to close actions—and see your work directly improve availability, reliability, and customer trust.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Wing to Wing ownership of Machine Head mechanical product issues for assigned RCA’s.
• Own, lead, execute, and resolve assigned RCAs on Machine Head mechanical systems from both technical and operational perspective, to drive root cause analysis to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing Major Component Upgrades (MCUs) for all Machine Head components.
• Define and implement fast track containment for the assigned RCAs.
• Develop effective relationships with the Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering (Machine Head), Field, Sourcing, Parts and Quality teams along with other resources in Customer Solutions to foster the best solutions to our fleet problems.
• Identifies and secures the roles and functions required as part of the RCA team, escalating when required.
• Work cross-functionally to keep track of the impact of assigned RCAs on availability, identifying failure rates and leading the efforts to reduce those on major components such as Gearbox, Main bearing or Yaw bearings.
• Keep track of defined assigned RCA KPIs, especially for On Time Delivery.
• Main point of contact for technical expertise on RCA related communications, providing clear, concise, and consistent messages for internal and external Customers.
• Support escalated PAC cases related with assigned RCA’s, ensuring standard dispositions are created for RCA related PAC cases.
• Support RCA related SAFER Actions, supporting the definition of a potential general approach to reduce unnecessary re-work for future potential similar cases (i.e. identifying reference case).
• Partner with Sourcing on vendor recovery of supplier-caused defects.
• Support commercial and technical discussions with our suppliers to achieve field quality issue resolution.
• Provide regular updates on RCA progress and related action plan in Quality Suite (RCA reporting platform).
• Owns the definition of the RCA necessary budget for PO’s and cost/benefit impact evaluation, owning the PO workflow related process to get approvals and issue the necessary PO’s along the RCA.
• Maintain thorough and well-organized documentation of the RCA within Fleet Engineering folder.
• Owns the RCA report, providing regular updates at every step.
• Mentor junior RCA team leaders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering
• Proven knowledge and/or Min 10 years of experience on leading/supporting mechanical RCAs (8D, Shainin, Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies).
• Proven extensive work experience preferably in the wind industry.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous deep technical understanding on Yaw systems, Drivetrain, Bearings, Gearbox and/or HPU and other auxiliary systems used within Machine Head environment.
• Detailed understanding of the product development cycle.
• Detailed understanding of the 8D problem solving process.
• Positive, resourceful, clear and strategic thinking problem solver mindset. Able to think outside of the box to bring creative, sustainable solutions to complex scenarios.
• Proven RCA technical expertise and project closure.
• Technical Versatility and ability to learn technology outside of one's specialty.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine.
• Root Cause Analysis Training or Certification (8-D, Apollo, Shainin or similar).
• Statistically literate and familiar with quality concepts and tools (Six-sigma BB, Lean, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Product reliability mindset.
• Excellent field and customer mind-set. Experience with internal and/or external customer communications, particularly with product quality topics like RCAs.
• Prior team management experience (either direct report or indirect reports), with influential leadership experience with credibility, the ability to partner, energize and focus teams to deliver on priorities.
• Self-starter, with personal ownership and accountability.
• Ability to understand business processes, issues, and concerns and translate into solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment and highly matrixed environments.
• Master’s Degree or above in Engineering from an accredited university or college.

Additional Information

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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113200,00 and $188800,00. 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 octobre 07, 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.