Lead Product Definition Engineer
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is a purpose-built global energy company focused on electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Through its Wind business GE Vernova designs and manufactures advanced wind energy technologies that help deliver more reliable affordable and sustainable power worldwide.The Product Definition Engineer plays a key role in bringing new wind blade designs to life by driving the detailed design and documentation of blade development projects. This role is central to delivering a complete design package for the Regions and relevant group functions ensuring designs are accurately developed thoroughly documented and successfully verified during production startup at the proto-build factory.
The primary objective of this position is to deliver high-quality design and documentation for new wind blades on time and with excellence. Working at the intersection of design manufacturing and execution this role partners closely with internal and external stakeholdersincluding Engineering Process Engineering Global Equipment Engineering Plants Quality and Sourcingto help turn innovative blade concepts into production-ready solutions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Creation of CAD models and drawings for the blade components and change in design implementation & management
- Creation of manufacturing and quality documentation of the blade component/process
- Stack-up analysis to achieve various design requirements
- On-site support to ensure smooth start-up of testblade prototype and 0-series production and supports in validation on the design and documentation during protobuild.
- Executes the design analysis or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards practices procedures and product / program requirements
- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
- Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
Education and Experience
- Academic Background:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace from an accredited university.
- Professional Experience:Minimum of3 yearsof experience in mechanical design. Specifically focused on large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components will be advantage.
- Product Lifecycle:Proven track record of leading the product definition phase for at least1 full NPI (New Product Introduction)cycles from conceptual design through to serial production.
Technical Expertise & Product Definition
- Composite Design:Minimum of3 yearsof experience in composite ply-stacking layup definition
- BOM Management:Demonstrated experience managing complexEBOMs (Engineering Bill of Materials)andMBOMcontaining500 line items ensuring 100% accuracy in parts integration and downstream manufacturing handoffs.
- Tolerance Analysis:Proficiency in performingStack-up Analysisand applyingGD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)per ASME Y14.5 standards to ensure a95% first-time yieldduring assembly.
- Manufacturing/Product documentation :Proficiency in building the manufacturing and other product documentation needed for manufacturing the blades in a factory
Software & Digital Proficiency
- CAD Mastery:Minimum of2500 hoursof advanced modeling experience inSiemens NX or CATIAspecifically with surfacing and large assembly management.
- PLM Systems:Minimum of3 yearsof experience using PLM software (e.g.Teamcenteror Enovia) for version control change management (ECR/ECN) and data integrity.
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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
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