Engineer Blade Fleet Engineering
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Engineer Blades Fleet Engineering will support the team in delivering fleet performance management and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for wind turbine blades for GE Vernovas Wind Energy business. This role is responsible for executing technical tasks analyzing blade performance data and assisting in the resolution of field issues under the guidance of Lead/Senior Engineers. You will contribute to the closed-loop learning process that ensures the reliability and performance of our global wind blade fleet.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- RCA Support & Execution:Support the RCA process for blade technical issues from initial data collection to assisting in the validation of corrective actions. Ensure robust and accurate technical documentation.
- Fleet Data Monitoring:Assist in monitoring fleet performance for assigned blade populations. Help identify early patterns or trends on emerging issues under the supervision of senior team members.
- Data Analysis:Utilize analytical tools to process historical failure data. Assist in performing statistical modeling to support root cause identification.
- Reporting & Dashboards:Maintain and update data visualization dashboards for Blade fleet quality KPIs to ensure real-time visibility for the team.
- Proactive Support:Collaborate with the fleet performance team to gather data on emerging technical issues helping to characterize trends before they impact fleet availability.
- Technical Documentation:Draft and assist in the review of technical documentation including RCA reports draft TILs (Technical Information Letters) and WDI (Work Directive Instruction) inputs.
- Action Plan Assistance:Help track and manage action items for identified issues. Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure milestones are captured and risks are logged.
- Tool Utilization:Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 5Why Fishbone Factor Tree) in day-to-day work tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace or similar Engineering degree).
Eligibility Requirements
- Travel:Ability to travel globally (mostly in the US) approximately 10% of the time to support site visits or technical investigations.
- Required work location is the GE Vernova offices in Greenville SC
Desired Characteristics
- 1 years of experience in wind turbine engineering product management or quality/reliability engineering.
- Technical Knowledge:Foundational understanding of blade failure modes composite materials and structural load analysis.
- Data Literacy:Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Python SQL Tableau PowerBI) and a desire to learn complex fleet data analysis.
- Detail-Oriented:Ability to maintain data integrity and project documentation in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-Solving:Enthusiastic about learning structured problem-solving frameworks and applying them to real-world fleet issues.
- Advanced Degree:Progress toward or completion of a Masters degree in Engineering is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a globally focused matrixed organization.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills for global collaboration.
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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