Lead Blade Structural Design Engineer
Lead Blade Structural Design Engineer
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$ 88600 - 125000
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Job Description Summary
This position will be part of the GE Vernova team responsible for wind blade structural design. The team is responsible for all aspects of wind blade design including conceptual structures detailed analysis models and drawings production support field failure investigations testing and manufacturing support. The role will specifically focus on structural design and analysis of composite structures for new blade designs & existing products as part of GE Vernovas wind portfolio. This position will also include supporting nonconformances in the factory and providing engineering technical support for fleet issues.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform structural design calculations in support of new product introduction (NPI) programs including use of finite element modeling.
- Perform structural design calculations in support of factory nonconformance assessment.
- Provide blade technical expertise for fleet issues (Root Cause Analysis).
- Perform structural design analysis for new load configurations and sitespecific loads. assessment. Provide technical report to 3rd party certification body.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement on the blade product drive them through as projects.
- Develop models and pretest predictions as part of wind blade validation.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Composites Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years in design or production engineering (wind industry preferred)
- Ability and willingness to travelling no more than 25% of time
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with structural design or manufacturing of composite material structures
- Languages: English
- Well organized selfdriven able to work and complete tasks independently and on time
- Product development experience strongly preferred including knowledge of Composite Structures (design and failure modes)
- Basic CAD and Structural finite element analysis skills preferred
- Basic project management skills with demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions
- Pragmatic approach and proven ability to analyze data
- Able to clearly communicate convince motivate and inspire others
- Able to work in a multicultural team
- Well organized selfdriven able to work and complete tasks independently and on time
- Experience applying Lean or Six Sigma Tools
- Advanced degree in Engineering or equivalent
If contracted in the US:
The base pay range for this position is $88600.USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance posting is expected to close on 5/31/2025.
*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.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
