Senior Engineer Yaw Components
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead complex engineering programs for new product introduction new technology integration cost reduction reliability improvement and field issue resolution ensuring technical rigor quality and reliability are demonstrated through analysis and physical validation
- Serve as the technical owner for yaw system components and interfaces including hydraulic pressure unit systems high-speed brakes yaw drives and yaw brakes with accountability for component design system integration functional performance and fleet reliability
- Define and govern design practices technical specifications lessons learned and standard work for yaw subsystem components ensuring best practices are institutionalized across global engineering teams and supplier partners
- Establish robust validation strategies and test plans to verify component function durability system interaction and reliability while ensuring test results are translated into clear design decisions and fleet risk assessments
- Develop and champion innovative design solutions that meet aggressive product cost schedule quality reliability manufacturability installation and serviceability targets across multiple turbine platforms
- Review and approve drawings bills of materials technical specifications design substantiation and supplier documentation to ensure compliance with GE Vernova processes industry standards and engineering best practices
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with quality manufacturing sourcing suppliers field services product management and systems engineering to resolve risks improve first-time yield and align subsystem execution with business priorities
- Provide senior-level technical guidance for manufacturing sourcing supplier and field escalations driving rapid containment and durable corrective actions for design-related NCR SDR PAC and fleet issues
- Lead complex root cause investigations for field and factory failures synthesize evidence across engineering disciplines and define corrective and preventive actions that reduce recurrence and improve fleet performance
- Shape the technology roadmap for yaw subsystem components by evaluating advanced materials manufacturing methods analytical tools digital design practices and supplier capabilities that strengthen product competitiveness and long-term reliability
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field with significant progressive engineering experience in mechanical systems rotating equipment hydraulic systems braking systems or comparable complex products
- Advanced working knowledge of technical drawings GD&T tolerance analysis manufacturing processes design substantiation and engineering change control
- Proficiency with 3D-CAD tools such as Unigraphics / Siemens NX and demonstrated ability to guide design reviews drawing releases and cross-functional technical reviews
- Strong executive-level communication technical leadership project management interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering supply chain manufacturing quality and services
- Proven ability to lead global cross-functional engineering initiatives with team members suppliers and stakeholders across cultural and organizational boundaries
- Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
- Demonstrated expertise in structured problem solving root cause analysis risk management DFMEA design reviews and corrective action execution
- Demonstrated ability to drive technical improvement organizational change standardization and continuous improvement across products processes and global teams
- Fluent English written and spoken with the ability to produce clear technical documentation decision records and leadership-level communications
Desired Characteristics
- Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field or equivalent advanced technical experience
- Advanced working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools including the ability to interpret analysis results challenge assumptions and connect findings to design decisions
- Deep design experience with rotating components or yaw subsystem hardware including yaw drives bolted joints hydraulic and mechanical braking systems structural interfaces and supplier-designed components
- Experience leading system-level design activities including interface definition system stiffness assessments DFMEA design for manufacturability installation serviceability reliability growth and fleet risk mitigation
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: No
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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