Clearances & Seals Technical Leader for Steam Turbine Engineering

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

7d•$113,200 - $188,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Clearance & Seals Technical Leader within the Steam Turbine Engineering team has the full design lifecycle ownership for the clearance calculation / methodology and seal component technology. Design axial & radial clearances and sealing technologies between stationary & rotating ST components. This is a critical role demonstrating ownership, accountability, and implementing LEAN to achieve continuous improvement and improved customer outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Significant (7+ years) engineering experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering degree
Strong experience in Steam Turbine rotating component design, including ST design process & procedures
Demonstrated excellence applying fundamentals of Mechanical Design, including material properties, statics, strength of materials, fluid dynamics, lifing methods related to fatigue (LCF & HCF) and creep
Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS) capability
Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt Certified (GE Employees only)
System Design experience
Demonstrated clear thinker, with ability to manage conflict and derive solutions to complicated problems
Demonstrated Project leadership skills with the mindset to handle several competing tasks
Familiarity with the full manufacturing process including: fabrications, machining, and factory assembly/ testing practices, specifically as applied to power generation equipment

Responsibilities

Embrace and demonstrate (lead by example) GE Vernova Way within the framework of S-Q-D-C.
EHS/Safety skillset in support of design, manufacturing, and field activities, i.e. lifting and transportation.
Lead clearance & seal component engineers allocated across NPI, new unit, and service requisitions value stream teams in execution of NPI, OTR, and RTS activities.
Lead and mentor global team of Clearance and Seal Engineers, enabling their technical and career growth.
Embrace the role of customer interface via Installation/Constructability improvement initiatives.
Enhance and optimize customer documentation to improve quality, customer usability, and reduce cycle time from project release.
Follow NPI Tollgate Process from Conceptual Design thru field validation for responsible component designs across the full spectrum of Gas Power turbine configurations.
Review and lead appropriate engineering analysis to ensure robust designs that meet all required CTQs.
Drive technology advancements from a Shaftline System, subsystem, component and material / life vantage points.
Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams (Drafting/Sourcing/Manufacturing) to execute and deliver team PLM tasks on-time with quality.
Partner with Product Line, Application Engineering, Product Service, and SILs to drive platform strategy for product structuring and technology enhancements.
Identify and leverage other external team best practices, across Gas Power Engineering to drive productivity and technology.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
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
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off