Driveline Mechanical Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driveline Mechanical Engineer will join GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem team, which is responsible for mechanical hardware for utility-scale wind turbines, including main bearings, main shafts, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings. The role primarily supports the main bearing covers and seals component group throughout its lifecycle, from conceptual and detailed design through development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, validation, and support of the installed fleet. The engineer will advance technical excellence and continuous improvement in component design, analysis, cost, and reliability. The role develops design solutions, drawings, specifications, and validation plans; supports new product and technology introductions; and resolves field issues. It involves close collaboration with quality, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and other teams to meet product quality, cost, timing, and reliability targets. The position is designated for GE Vernova’s Greenville, South Carolina location and requires willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Proficiency with 3D-CAD tools, preferably Unigraphics NX.
Experience with finite element analysis CAE tools, preferably Ansys, and PLM tools.
At least 2 years of working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Design experience with build-to-print and build-to-spec components for utility-scale wind turbines, such as hubs, main shafts, bedplates, pillow blocks, covers and seals, generator frames, or towers.
Experience with system design, including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability, installation, and serviceability.
Experience with bolted joint analysis.
Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Experience with large-scale projects involving team members across cultural boundaries.
Ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions.
Knowledge and execution experience with established problem-solving processes.
Track record of collaborating with business product managers and suppliers or vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy.

Responsibilities

Design engineering solutions for main bearing covers and seals, considering component design, system interaction, and system reliability.
Develop engineering drawings and specification requirements for build-to-print and build-to-spec wind turbine components.
Execute projects for new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution, emphasizing quality and reliability verified through physical testing.
Own and incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design documentation, including design practices, drawings, and technical specifications.
Design and develop testing and validation plans to demonstrate component function and reliability.
Develop innovative design solutions that meet timing, product cost, and reliability targets.
Ensure the quality of new and revised drawings, bills of materials, and specifications in accordance with GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and other stakeholders to improve product quality and first-time yield.
Support manufacturing, sourcing, and field teams with issue resolution and corrective actions for design-related causes, including NCR, SDR, and PAC issues.
Conduct timely and complete technical root cause analyses of field failures and identify design-related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Identify and execute cost-saving ideas and strategies.
Drive introduction of advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools or methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
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.
Relocation assistance.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.