Lead Yaw System Mechanical Design Engineer-1

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

About The Position

Join GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Yaw subsystem team as the hardware owner for mechanical rotating components used in utility-scale wind turbines. The role focuses primarily on hydraulic and passive mechanical braking systems, supporting them throughout their life cycle—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 delivers new product introductions, technology integration, and field issue resolution, with a strong emphasis on quality and reliability validated through physical testing. It designs yaw subsystem components and systems, establishes validation plans, maintains design documentation and standards, and works across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, suppliers, and field support to resolve issues and improve product quality. The role also advances cost savings, root-cause analysis, and adoption of new technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools. GE Vernova describes its work environment as offering professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Relocation assistance is provided. U.S.-based applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and an offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

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.
Track 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 involving 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; address component design, system interactions, and system 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 in accordance with 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 in resolving issues and implementing corrective actions for design-related causes, including NCR, SDR, and PAC issues.
Perform 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.
Lead efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools and methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components.
Travel up to 10% as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
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.