Lead Engineer - Product Definition

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose :

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

Impact you'll make :

Contribute to the design and development of products, solutions and systems for the Heavy Duty Gas Turbine technology space. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational / technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task / duties based on changing work situations. A key element of this role is building and sustaining partnerships with the adjacent design engineering teams and the supply chain while innovating new solutions for advancing the technology related to gas turbines and accompanying systems.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Create 3D CAD models and drawings using company sponsored CAD systems (NX).

Utilize applicable tools and standard work processes for checking and productivity while driving feedback for improvements.

Utilize applicable PLM system (Enovia / Teamcenter) to manage and issue product definition data.

Define geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing capabilities.

Lead, analyze and implement improvements in key areas of Safety , quality, delivery and cost.

Coach & Lead less experienced team members in accessories design creation, model-based product definition and other product definition tasks / processes.

Ensure design integrity and no high-risk escaping defects and lead improvements in First Pass Yield (error reduction).

Lead interface characteristics between components are established and agreed upon by owners of mating parts / systems.

Self-Check, Peer Check, and release product definition like models, drawings and Bill of materials.

Effectively communicate progress, status, risk, needed inputs and target release dates to stakeholders through daily management routines.

Manage concurrent Engineering processes, understand input from the different engineering disciplines, monitor progress and quality, and ensure schedule requirements are met.

Effectively communicate and provide recommendations to internal and external GE Vernova customers through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical PDE data.

Provide design support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve design, performance, manufacturing, supplier, or field issues.

Assure that proper documentation of technical data, generated to substantiate the assigned components, assembly processes, and / or systems is consistent with design policies and procedures.

Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools to define procedural gaps and lead the development of generating or updating Standard work to be followed.

Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Design Customer Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements.

Continually learn and apply the latest techniques relative to CAD software, Data Management Systems (DMS) and MBE (Model Based Enterprise).

Contribution to Engineering initiatives to improve productivity and quality.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Technical Associates degree with 10 years of relevant product definition experience.

5+ years of experience in CAD modeling.

Full understanding of modeling software and model-based definition packages.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

Must be able to work 100% onsite in Greenville, SC.

Desired Characteristics

Experience in accessories engineering design and / or accessories product or process experience

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Ability to assertively communicate with Senior Leadership.

Demonstrated ability to delegate and follow-up.

Demonstrated ability in managing several projects across functions (New Product Introduction, New Units, Services, Cost Out, etc.), ensuring On-time Delivery, with high quality and on-budget.

Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience.

Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives.

Strong team player with the ability to effectively work under pressure.

Focus on ownership, accountability and sense of urgency

Experience driving Drawing to Model Based Product Definition initiatives

CAD expertise with NX(Unigraphics)

PLM expertise with ENOVIA or Teamcenter

Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

The base pay range for this position is $88,600 - $147,600 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 10% Variable incentive performance bonus.

• The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This role will remain open until at least November 7th, 2025.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce : Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) ()

Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more :

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.

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

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.