Driveline Technical Leader

GE Vernova

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(23)

Greenville, SC

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    Position summary

    avy focus on safety, quality and reliability verified by physical testing

    • Provide first-stop technical feedback to engineers responsible for designing Low Speed Driveline components for wind turbines consisting of main bearings, main shafts, and bearing covers & seals

    • Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications

    • Responsible for design, development, and testing/validation risk mitigation plans including DFMEA to prove component function and reliability considering system interactions and system reliability

    • Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices

    • Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield

    • Drive collaboration with System, Sub-System, and component Engineers to integrate components into overall turbine design while satisfying turbine and interface requirements.

    • Maintain "Systems Thinking" mindset and higher-level turbine system requirements to understand the needs and implications of potential component changes and impacts to the rest of the machine.

    • Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)

    • Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence

    • Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies

    • Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of the team's components

    Qualifications/Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

    • Minimum of 10 years mechanical analysis and design experience in industry

    • Minimum of 5 years design experience in Driveline subsystem components or similar components

    Desired Characteristics

    • Technical drawing, GD&T, and manufacturing experience

    • Experience with 3D-CAD tools (Unigraphics NX) and finite element analysis CAE tools (Ansys)

    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

    • Proven ability to lead global projects and team members across cultural boundaries

    • Experience with technical root cause analysis of field failures and identifying design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence

    • Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions

    • Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change

    • Fluent English written and spoken

    • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

    • Minimum of 5 years experience working with components and suppliers in utility scale Wind Turbine Driveline subsystem (main bearing, main shaft, main bearing covers & seals)

    • Proven track record of collaborating with global commodity leaders to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy

    • Established design process knowledge and cross functional team leadership

    GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

    Why you should apply for a job to GE Vernova:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.9/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Build your network and connect with other GE employees for professional development via our seven Affinity Networks.
  • We empower our people through coaching and feedback, our talent development philosophy, and even our customizable benefits programs.
  • GE offers many healthcare options; 401(k) plan; tuition reimbursement; adoption resources; employee assistance; and recognition programs.