Lead Gearbox Engineer (m/f/d)

GE Vernova

1d • $85,600 - $164,000

About The Position

The Lead Engineer – Mechanical Engineering will lead the design, integration, and interface management of key mechanical drivetrain subsystems. This role is responsible for defining subsystem scope, managing critical interfaces, and driving robust integration across gearbox-related systems, cooling systems, and low speed shaft coupling assemblies. The position requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, subsystem design, or product integration.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical workstreams or owning complex mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical interface management and systems integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with wind turbine drivetrain systems, gearbox systems, cooling systems, or shaft coupling assemblies.
• Familiarity with nacelle integration and large rotating equipment.
• Experience with design validation, DFMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering change management.
• Experience with CAD and product lifecycle management tools.
• Strong systems mindset and technical leadership.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive decisions with rigor.
• High ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for drivetrain subsystem integration, including gearbox, gearbox cooling system, and shrink disc / low speed shaft coupling.
• Define, document, and manage physical and non-physical interfaces across adjacent systems and assemblies.
• Own subsystem scope and component definition for gearbox internals, externals, auxiliaries, cooling system hardware, and coupling hardware.
• Drive technical alignment across systems, controls, structures, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and service teams.
• Develop and maintain interface documentation, technical requirements, design definitions, and engineering change records.
• Identify and resolve interface risks, integration gaps, and design conflicts.
• Support design reviews, validation activities, root cause investigations, and product improvement efforts.
• Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, reliability, safety, maintainability, and manufacturability.
• Mentor engineers and support execution to program milestones, cost targets, and quality objectives.

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
• 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