Product Definition engineer

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Product Definition Engineer to translate complex blade concepts into precise technical documentation guiding design to industrialization. You will manage EBOMs/MBOM, perform stack-up and GD&T work, and ensure data integrity in PLM systems during protobuild and manufacturing handoffs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace and 5+ years in mechanical design, with experience in large composite structures or turbine blades preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience with large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create CAD models and drawings for blade components.
• Prepare manufacturing and quality documentation for blade components/process.
• Perform stack-up analysis to meet design requirements.
• Provide on-site support for protobuild startup and validation.
• Lead design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects per standards.
• Present or review in technical and program reviews.

Skills

BOM Management

Tolerance Analysis

Engineering Documentation

Engineering Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace

Tools

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are accelerating the energy transition by tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time-bringing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to the world. As a Product Definition Engineer, you won’t just be designing components; you will be helping to engineer the future of wind energy. Joining our team means working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and global impact, where your contributions directly support the decarbonization of our planet. The Product Definition Engineer plays a pivotal role in the end-to-end lifecycle of our wind turbine blades. You will be responsible for translating complex design concepts into precise, high-quality technical documentation that drives our development projects from initial design through to industrialization. A key aspect of this role is your presence at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing—you will provide critical design verification during the production startup at our Proto build factories, ensuring our innovations transition seamlessly from the drawing board to the field.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Creation of CAD models and drawings for the blade components and change in design implementation & management
• Creation of manufacturing and quality documentation of the blade component/process
• Stack-up analysis to achieve various design requirements
• On-site support to ensure smooth start-up of testblade, prototype and 0-series production and supports in validation on the design and documentation during protobuild.
• Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.

Basic Requirements

Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace from an accredited university.

Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design. Specifically focused on large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components will be advantage.

Product Lifecycle

Proven track record of leading the product definition phase for at least 1 full NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles, from conceptual design through to serial production.

Technical Expertise and Product Definition Experience

• BOM Management: Demonstrated experience managing complex EBOMs (Engineering Bill of Materials) and MBOM containing 500+ line items, ensuring 100% accuracy in parts integration and downstream manufacturing handoffs.
• Tolerance Analysis: Proficiency in performing Stack-up Analysis and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) per ASME Y14.5 standards to ensure a 95% first-time yield during assembly.
• Manufacturing/Product documentation : Proficiency in building the manufacturing and other product documentation needed for manufacturing the blades in a factory CAD
• PLM Systems: Experience in using PLM software (e.g., Teamcenter or Enovia) for version control, change management (ECR/ECN), and data integrity.

Benefits & Compensation

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 September 08, 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.

Mission Statement

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, "GE," in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" / "verde" signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. "Nova," from the Latin "novus," nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com