Principal Engineer-Configuration Management Governance
About The Position
The Gas Power Configuration Management & Product Definition (CMPD) organization is responsible for managing Feature Options, Logical Features (MLIs), PLM Products, Bills of Material (BOM) and change control for all Gas Power products. The CM organization provides execution and oversight throughout the entire lifecycle of development for Power Generation equipment including New Product Introduction (NPI), Inquiry to Order (ITO), Order to Remittance (OTR) and Service phases. This position for the Principal Engineer (PE) of CM Process Governance will be responsible for the following work scope: Serve as the recognized technical authority regarding Configuration Management processes within the context of ISO 15288 (Systems Engineering) and ISO 10007 (Configuration Management). Deploy CM rigor thru utilization of the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge and other recognized industry best practices (e.g. INCOSE working group published works). Act as a primary subject matter expert within Configuration Management providing technical guidance to project teams, stakeholders, external parties and less senior Configuration Management staff. Provide oversight and final technical / business decision during PALM (Teamcenter) Change Control Board (CCB). Facilitate the same to ensure changes to PALM functionality are in line with true business need, business value and spirit of the PALM MGPP. Collaborate with Configuration Management Leaders, CM Principal Engineers and Category Owners to stitch together the Gas Power Configuration Management / Control Policy. Own the architecture of CM QMS Policy and Confluence based standard work. Govern the wing to wing lifecycle view for configuration management and ensure ITR functions are connected. Represent Gas Power Engineering in Siemens Management and Technical Review Boards. Drive partnerships across thru GE Vernova in the CM space thru corporate level project engagement and leadership of the GE Vernova CM Council, inclusive of Electrification, Wind and Gas Power. Identify, develop, evaluate and introduce engineering and tool solutions to meet near term and long-range priorities. Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product, supplier or field issues. Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain technical relevance for Configuration Management processes. Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced Configuration Management engineers, specialists and interns globally. Mentor and coach developing engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help identify and close skill gaps across the team. Lead development of technical standards, best practices, and team culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and high performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following additional tasks: Work closely with engineering teams to ensure integrated system design and structure solutions and common process/practices to minimize non-value-added engineering & design efforts. Proactive towards business initiatives such as Quality, PLM multi-generation roll out, Productivity (Lean), Product Cost Out (PCO) and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science.
- At least 8 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity.
- At least 5 years of experience in Configuration Management.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with design engineering and Digital/IT counterparts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with peers and leadership.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities including working with large organizations and various levels of leadership. Able to present key data effectively and clearly.
- Ability to assess and understand complex processes in a short amount of time. Through process expertise, ability to lean out processes to remove waste and non-value-added routines.
- Gas Power Engineering/Industry tools knowledge: PLM GTCC, RPDM, ERP (Oracle Alpha, SAP-PMx).
- ISO 9001:2015 familiarity.
- Configuration Management Principles and Implementation Certification (CMPIC).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the recognized technical authority regarding Configuration Management processes within the context of ISO 15288 (Systems Engineering) and ISO 10007 (Configuration Management).
- Deploy CM rigor thru utilization of the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge and other recognized industry best practices (e.g. INCOSE working group published works).
- Act as a primary subject matter expert within Configuration Management providing technical guidance to project teams, stakeholders, external parties and less senior Configuration Management staff.
- Provide oversight and final technical / business decision during PALM (Teamcenter) Change Control Board (CCB). Facilitate the same to ensure changes to PALM functionality are in line with true business need, business value and spirit of the PALM MGPP.
- Collaborate with Configuration Management Leaders, CM Principal Engineers and Category Owners to stitch together the Gas Power Configuration Management / Control Policy. Own the architecture of CM QMS Policy and Confluence based standard work. Govern the wing to wing lifecycle view for configuration management and ensure ITR functions are connected.
- Represent Gas Power Engineering in Siemens Management and Technical Review Boards.
- Drive partnerships across thru GE Vernova in the CM space thru corporate level project engagement and leadership of the GE Vernova CM Council, inclusive of Electrification, Wind and Gas Power.
- Identify, develop, evaluate and introduce engineering and tool solutions to meet near term and long-range priorities.
- Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product, supplier or field issues.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain technical relevance for Configuration Management processes.
- Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced Configuration Management engineers, specialists and interns globally.
- Mentor and coach developing engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help identify and close skill gaps across the team.
- Lead development of technical standards, best practices, and team culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure integrated system design and structure solutions and common process/practices to minimize non-value-added engineering & design efforts.
- Proactive towards business initiatives such as Quality, PLM multi-generation roll out, Productivity (Lean), Product Cost Out (PCO) and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
