Engineer – Wind Turbine Blade Structural Components

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Blade Components team. This is an ideal role for an emerging engineer looking to build a foundation in the wind energy industry while contributing to our next generation of wind turbine technology. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineering leaders to support the design, analysis, and evaluation of critical blade components, ensuring that every project adheres to our core commitment of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. You will gain hands-on experience bridging the gap between theoretical design and shop-floor reality, helping to develop components that are both structurally robust and optimized for manufacturing. Throughout your daily work, you will have the opportunity to participate in the full product lifecycle—from assisting in the resolution of field quality issues and developing repair solutions to supporting New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives. Beyond your technical contributions, you will learn to collaborate across functions, working alongside Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to understand how engineering requirements drive our overall strategy. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, curious about how things are built, and passionate about engineering excellence. If you are a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, psychologically safe environment and wants to jumpstart your career by influencing the future of wind energy, we invite you to grow with us and help drive the next phase of our manufacturing transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and concepts.
• Familiarity with metallic or composite component design and testing, mechanics, failure modes analysis, and building-block approach.
• Experienced with metallic or composite prototype building.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate degree.
• Three years working experience in composite component design, composite component testing, or relevant experience.
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing.
• Technical understanding of wind blade composite structural components with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work in manufacturing environment alongside operators and laboratory technicians.
• Experience in statistical analysis, holds APQP Level 2 certifications, and has familiarity with the TRL/MRL processes.
• Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as (FMEA), RCA 8D process, etc.
• Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior engineering leaders to provide technical solutions for field quality issues, production processes, and cutting-edge new product designs.
• Support the full engineering lifecycle—from scoping and planning new component developments to executing design and analysis tasks using foundational engineering principles.
• Learn to create blade component concepts that balance structural integrity with manufacturing reality, helping to define the acceptance criteria for our products.
• Develop specialized knowledge in Blade Components, gaining hands-on experience with design specifications, industry standards, and the latest technical advancements.
• Get exposure to how an engineering department functions by working across teams to solve technical challenges and align on project goals.
• Learn to apply the "Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost" framework to every task, ensuring our products meet the highest industry standards.
• Use your analytical skills to support technical recommendations, helping to solve moderately complex problems under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Thrive in a psychologically safe environment that prioritizes your professional growth through active coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• Build a working knowledge of wind energy technology, competitive trends, and the factors that differentiate our products in the global market.
• Assist the team in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies, gaining a front-row seat to how we ensure safe and reliable product delivery.
• Gain experience in documenting technical work, explaining your findings, and building professional consensus within a team-oriented environment.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level