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Job Location drjobs

Greenville - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 98400 - 164000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Machine Head System Integration Leader will be responsible for defining the machine head related requirements of wind turbines and ensuring the design meets these requirements. You will support Machine Head development projects from concept through operation. You will work with diverse crossfunctional teams to execute component/system trade studies and select the best designs against multiple criteria.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Support Machine Head operations across our US manufacturing facilities and wind farms for new units.
  • Optimize and improve existing machine head components from shortterm execution to longterm technology strategy including load evaluation for different applications design to cost considering should cost models.
  • Identify and escalate key product/program risks & mitigation plans
  • Coordinate crossfunctionally with engineering quality teams manufacturing engineers supply chain field support and others
  • Own and define machine head requirements for teams throughout engineering to effectively execute programs translate DM1 requirements into more specific technical requirements for component engineers
  • Track and drive mitigation plans of the Machine Head risks by leading DFMEAs.
  • Support machine head validation plan & execution.
  • Own the definition of interfaces within machine head and to other surrounding components. Conduct 3D model reviews with PDE and component owners. Work with other Subsystem teams as necessary to define and review interfaces between subsystems.
  • Work with certification and testing institutes support customer and due diligence activities for the machine head subsystem.
  • Investigate causes for component interferences functional failures execute SAFER cases RCAs as needed
  • Support field issues that arise related to machine head subsystem (PAC cases etc.)
  • Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
  • Drive simplification and standardization best practices into engineering analyses validation and program execution

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years of significant engineering or other technical experience
  • Ability and willingness to travel (20%) and climb wind turbines


Desired Characteristics:

  • Engineering experience in wind turbine application
  • Project management skills
  • Solid background in mechanical design engineering with good mechanical sense and fundamental base
  • Solid knowledge of wind turbine design assembly and manufacturing
  • Strong communication presentation and leadership skills
  • Ability to work with global team members across cultural boundaries
  • Experience with mechanical systems & designs including expertise with drivetrain components and/or structural components
  • Technical drawing and design interpretation background

The salary range for this position is $98400 $164000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work location. In addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on May 15th or thereafter.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid timeoff for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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