Lead Engineer Blade Fleet Engineering

The Lead Engineer Blades Fleet Engineering is responsible for the technical resolution of complex blade issues within the this role you will lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations manage technical workstreams and serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional partners for GE Vernovas Wind Energy business. You will utilize your deep understanding of blade design and reliability to drive permanent corrective actions ensuring that our contracted fleet maintains the highest standards of safety quality and performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Technical RCA Ownership:Lead and execute RCAs for technical blade issues from initial problem identification to validation of corrective actions. Ensure robust documentation and technical accuracy.
• Fleet Product Ownership: Own the fleet performance management for assigned Blade fleet. Identify early patterns/ trends on emerging issues and proactively problem solve
• Data-Driven RCA Methodology:Utilize AI tools to process large-scale historical failure data accelerating root cause identification and validating the efficacy of corrective actions through statistical modeling.
• Automated Quality Reporting:Implement and maintain automated data visualization dashboards to monitor Blade fleet quality KPIs ensuring real-time visibility into emerging trends for leadership and stakeholders.
• Proactive Fleet Management:Collaborate with blade fleet performance teams to identify and address emerging technical issues before they impact fleet availability.
• Action Plan Management:Develop and drive technical action plans for identified issues. Coordinate with internal partners (Systems Design Materials Manufacturing Services) to ensure milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
• Containment & Resolution:Facilitate rapid containment for critical field issues providing technical recommendations for disposition criterion and risk population assessments.
• Cross-Functional Execution:Act as a technical bridge between design engineering and the fleet performance team. Translate field failure data into actionable design insights or process improvements.
• Technical Communications:Drive/ Support technical documentation (RCA report Whitepapers TILs SIs and WDI instructions). Provide technical support in customer interactions as required Customer facing team.
• Data & Quality Reporting:Manage RCA-related KPIs for assigned workstreams. Ensure data completeness and use analytical tools to identify emerging trends before they escalate into major events.
• Tool Implementation:Drive the application of structured problem-solving (5Why Fishbone Factor Tree) across assigned projects and coach team members on best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Aerospace or similar Engineering degree).
• Experience:3 years of experience working on composite materials for wind turbine or aerospace industries doing design/product management and/or quality/reliability/service engineering.

Eligibility Requirements

• Travel:Ability to travel globally (mostly US) up to 15% of the time to support site visits or critical RCA resolution meetings.
• Required work location is the GE Vernova offices in Greenville SC

Desired Characteristics

• Technical Depth:Solid understanding of blade failure modes composite materials and structural load analysis.
• Data Skills:Experience using data analysis tools (e.g. Python SQL Tableau PowerBI) to analyze complex field data.
• Business Acumen:Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs (e.g. cost-benefit of repair vs. replace) and influence project prioritization.
• Problem-Solving:Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary technical projects to successful completion under tight deadlines.
• Advanced Degree:Masters degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a globally focused matrixed organization.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills for global collaboration.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $89300.00 and $148700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 27 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.