Lead Product Definition Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Vernova is a global energy company focused on electrifying the world and decarbonizing it through its Wind business, which designs and manufactures advanced wind energy technologies. The Product Definition Engineer is crucial for bringing new wind blade designs to life by managing the detailed design and documentation of blade development projects. This role is responsible for delivering a complete design package for various functions and regions, ensuring designs are accurately developed, thoroughly documented, and successfully verified during production startup at the proto-build factory. The primary goal is to deliver high-quality design and documentation for new wind blades on time and with excellence. The position involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including Engineering, Process Engineering, Global Equipment Engineering, Plants, Quality, and Sourcing, to transform innovative blade concepts into production-ready solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace from an accredited university
Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design
Proven track record of leading the product definition phase for at least 1 full NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles, from conceptual design through to serial production
Minimum of 3 years of experience in composite ply-stacking, layup definition
Demonstrated experience managing complex EBOMs (Engineering Bill of Materials) and MBOM containing 500+ line items, ensuring 100% accuracy in parts integration and downstream manufacturing handoffs
Proficiency in performing Stack-up Analysis and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) per ASME Y14.5 standards to ensure a 95% first-time yield during assembly
Proficiency in building the manufacturing and other product documentation needed for manufacturing the blades in a factory
Minimum of 2500 hours of advanced modeling experience in Siemens NX or CATIA specifically with surfacing and large assembly management
Minimum of 3 years of experience using PLM software (e.g., Teamcenter or Enovia) for version control, change management (ECR/ECN), and data integrity

Nice To Haves

Specifically focused on large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components will be advantage

Responsibilities

Creation of CAD models and drawings for the blade components and change in design implementation & management
Creation of manufacturing and quality documentation of the blade component/process
Stack-up analysis to achieve various design requirements
On-site support to ensure smooth start-up of testblade, prototype and 0-series production and supports in validation on the design and documentation during protobuild
Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy

Benefits

Great work environment
Professional development
Challenging careers
Competitive compensation
Equal Opportunity Employer
Relocation Assistance Provided
Discretionary annual bonus
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