Wind Blade Components Engineer: Structural Design

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Blade Components team, building a foundation in wind energy while contributing to next-gen turbine technology. You will design and analyze blade components, collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, and help drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from addressing field quality issues to supporting New Technology Introduction and

Qualifications

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

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

Composite design

Prototype building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ aerospace/ engineering mechanics

Tools

FMEA

RCA 8D

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Blade Components team, building a foundation in wind energy while contributing to next-gen turbine technology. You will design and analyze blade components, collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, and help drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from addressing field quality issues to supporting New Technology Introduction and