Lead Engineer – Yaw Systems

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Lead Engineer – Yaw Systems joins GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Yaw subsystem team and owns hardware for utility-scale wind turbine yaw systems. The role covers design, analysis, supplier qualification, testing, and validation, with a primary focus on hydraulic and passive mechanical braking systems throughout their lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through development, qualification, manufacturing, and installed-fleet support. The engineer drives technical excellence and continuous improvement in component design, analysis, cost, and reliability. The position leads work on new product introductions, technology integration, and field issue resolution, emphasizing quality and reliability verified through physical testing. Responsibilities span hydraulic pressure unit systems, yaw bearings, yaw drives, and yaw brakes, including component design, system interaction, and reliability. The engineer also supports manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and field teams with design-related issue resolution and corrective actions, and works to improve product quality and first-time yield. This role is expected to incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design documentation; develop testing and validation plans; maintain quality in drawings, bills of materials, and specifications; and conduct technical root-cause analysis of field failures. It also drives cost-saving initiatives and the introduction of advanced technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools. Travel may be required up to 10%. Relocation assistance is provided. For U.S.-based candidates, the stated pay range is $89,300–$148,700, with geographic differentials in certain areas and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 6 years of mechanical analysis and design experience in industry.
Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing.
Experience with 3D CAD tools such as Unigraphics or Siemens NX.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Proven ability to lead global projects with team members across cultural boundaries.
Ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions.
Knowledge and execution of an established problem-solving process.
Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools.
Design experience with wind turbine yaw subsystem components, including yaw drives, yaw bearings, bolted joints, and hydraulic or mechanical yaw braking systems.
Experience with system design, including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability, installation, and serviceability.
Proven track record collaborating with business product managers and suppliers or vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy.

Responsibilities

Execute projects involving new product introduction, technology integration, and field issue resolution, with emphasis on quality and reliability demonstrated through physical testing.
Design wind turbine yaw system components, including hydraulic pressure unit systems, yaw bearings, yaw drives, and yaw brakes, addressing component design, system interaction, and reliability.
Own and incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design practices, drawings, and technical specifications.
Develop testing and validation plans to demonstrate component function and reliability.
Develop 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 Vernova 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 analysis of field failures and identify design-related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Identify and execute cost-saving ideas and strategies.
Drive adoption of advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools and methods for yaw subsystem components.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development opportunities.