Lead Yaw System Mechanical Design Engineer-2

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

As part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Yaw subsystem team, the Lead Yaw System Mechanical Design Engineer owns hardware for utility-scale wind turbine mechanical rotating components. The role focuses on hydraulic and passive mechanical braking systems across their full lifecycle, from conceptual and detailed design through development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, and installed-fleet support. The engineer drives technical excellence and continuous improvement in component design, analysis, cost, and reliability. The position involves new product introduction, technology integration, and field issue resolution, with a strong emphasis on quality and reliability validated through physical testing. It includes designing yaw subsystem components, developing validation plans, maintaining design documentation and standards, collaborating across functions and with suppliers, supporting manufacturing and field issue resolution, and identifying cost savings and technology improvements. U.S. work authorization is required. Relocation assistance is provided. The position may require travel up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 8 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

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools.
Design experience with wind turbine yaw subsystem components, such as 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 record of collaborating with business product managers and suppliers or vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy.
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 established problem-solving processes.
Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change.
Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Execute projects for new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution, emphasizing quality and reliability verified by physical testing.
Design wind turbine yaw system components, including hydraulic pressure unit systems, yaw bearings, yaw drives, and yaw brakes, considering component design, system interaction, and reliability.
Own and incorporate lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design documentation, including design practices, drawings, and technical specifications.
Design and develop testing and validation plans to demonstrate component function and reliability.
Develop innovative design solutions that meet timing, product cost, and reliability targets.
Ensure the quality of new and revised drawings, bills of materials, and specifications using GE Vernova and industry processes, standards, and best practices.
Work cross-functionally with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others 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 analyses of field failures and identify design-related corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Identify and execute cost-saving ideas and strategies.
Drive the introduction of advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools or methods to advance yaw subsystem components.
Lead or contribute to global projects with team members across cultural boundaries.
Travel as needed, up to 10%.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach resource
Employee Assistance Program
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k) savings opportunity and company matching and retirement contributions
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
Relocation assistance