Wind Blade Components Design Engineer — Relocation

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Blade Components team. You will build foundational mechanical designs for wind turbine blade components, collaborating with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

You\'ll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from validating designs and supporting field-quality issues to assisting NTI initiatives, with mentorship and a culture that encourages growth and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and concepts.
• Familiarity with metallic or composite component design and testing, mechanics, failure modes analysis, and building-block approach.
• Experienced with metallic or composite prototype building.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Learn from Experts: Work directly with senior engineering leaders to provide technical solutions for field quality issues, production processes, and cutting-edge new product designs.
• Contribute to Real Projects: Support the full engineering lifecycle—from scoping and planning new component developments to executing design and analysis tasks using foundational engineering principles.
• Master Design for Manufacturing: Learn to create blade component concepts that balance structural integrity with manufacturing reality, helping to define the acceptance criteria for our products.
• Build Your Technical Toolkit: Develop specialized knowledge in Blade Components, gaining hands-on experience with design specifications, industry standards, and the latest technical advancements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Get exposure to how an engineering department functions by working across teams to solve technical challenges and align on project goals.
• Prioritize Safety & Quality: Learn to apply the "Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost" framework to every task, ensuring our products meet the highest industry standards.
• Develop Data-Driven Skills: Use your analytical skills to support technical recommendations, helping to solve moderately complex problems under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Grow in a Supportive Culture: Thrive in a psychologically safe environment that prioritizes your professional growth through active coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• Gain Industry Perspective: Build a working knowledge of wind energy technology, competitive trends, and the factors that differentiate our products in the global market.
• Participate in Risk Management: Assist the team in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies, gaining a front-row seat to how we ensure safe and reliable product delivery.
• Improve Communication Skills: Gain experience in documenting technical work, explaining your findings, and building professional consensus within a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype building

Travel 20%

Statistical analysis

APQP Level 2

TRL/MRL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

FMEA

RCA 8D

Job description

GE Vernova seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Blade Components team. You will build foundational mechanical designs for wind turbine blade components, collaborating with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.

You\'ll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from validating designs and supporting field-quality issues to assisting NTI initiatives, with mentorship and a culture that encourages growth and problem solving.