Lead Engineer Hot Gas Path, Aeroderivatives

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Turbine Static Hot Gas Path Engineer will be part of the F/Annular/Aeroderivatives Hot Gas Path team and will be responsible for technical execution of Aeroderivatives hot gas path initiatives. This includes industrialization, life evaluation and extensions, as well as component redesigns for improvements. The Static Hot Gas Path engineer will be responsible for successful characterization of current static hardware, providing long term support, and will drive towards achieving goals of the Aeroderivatives business. This will require deep involvement with Cross Functional Engineering teams and Global Supply Chain teams; supporting and qualifying hardware for new factory introductions; supporting and performing RCA & CAPA activities with partners in Aeroderivatives Services and Systems; working hand in hand with the Repair Center of Excellence, the Global Supply Chain, and Product Management. These responsibilities will require both analytical and hands-on contributions. The Lead Turbine Static Hot Gas Path Engineer also ensures that hardware will meet Product and Design Practice CTQs, by working closely with the Controlled Title Holders, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, and Sourcing Teams on component and sub-system optimizations, focusing on: Design for Cost (Product & Total Lifecycle), Design for Variation, and Design for Manufacturability, using Lean methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering / Science field)
• Minimum of 4 years Engineering Experience

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience designing, analyzing, and/or manufacturing turbine static hardware with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple efforts in parallel
• Prior component ownership or strong appetite to be a component owner
• Basic understanding of Engineering principles and the ability to implement them
• Customer satisfaction mindset with strong quality orientation
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal facilitative, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Act as component owner for Aeroderivative hot gas path static components, implementing sound technical decisions across the entire part life span, from manufacturing to field learnings and redesigns
• Drive reverse engineering and characterization efforts, definition creation and release, and qualification of Aeroderivative components across cross functional teams
• Execute the design or evaluation of assigned hardware using sound engineering practices and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Communicate technical issues within Turbine Module team and as well as with interfacing organizations such as Clearances, Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Suppliers, Materials Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Customer Service Engineering
• Participate and present in formal and informal technical reviews for all design tasks and output with Controlled Title Holders, following the documented NPI and RCA Processes
• Provide guidance and technical direction to a team of engineering professionals (both domestic and global).
• Promote professional growth through coaching and mentoring.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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
• 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: Senior