Principal Engineer-Configuration Management Governance

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

8d•$131,700 - $219,300

About The Position

The Principal Engineer for Configuration Management Process Governance serves as the technical authority for Configuration Management (CM) processes across Gas Power, applying ISO 15288 Systems Engineering, ISO 10007 Configuration Management, the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge, and recognized industry practices. The role provides expert guidance to project teams, stakeholders, external parties, and CM staff, and oversees technical and business decisions at PALM (Teamcenter) Change Control Board meetings. The position owns the architecture of the CM Quality Management System policy and Confluence-based standard work, helps unify Gas Power CM policy, and governs the end-to-end CM lifecycle while ensuring connections across ITR functions. It represents Gas Power Engineering in Siemens management and technical review boards and leads collaboration through the GE Vernova CM Council across Electrification, Wind, and Gas Power. The Principal Engineer identifies and introduces engineering and tool solutions, advises cross-functional teams on manufacturing, product, supplier, and field issues, and keeps CM practices current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends. The role also provides guidance, training, mentoring, and coaching to CM engineers, specialists, and interns globally; develops technical standards and best practices; and promotes an inclusive, accountable, high-performing team culture. It works with engineering teams on integrated system design and common processes to reduce non-value-added engineering and design effort, and supports initiatives in quality, multi-generation PLM rollout, Lean productivity, product cost reduction, 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

Advanced degree in Engineering or Sciences.
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, promote, and manage programs that improve business knowledge, understanding, and capability.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including working with large organizations and different levels of leadership and presenting key data effectively and clearly.
Ability to assess and understand complex processes quickly and use process expertise to eliminate waste and non-value-added routines.
Knowledge of Gas Power Engineering and industry tools, including PLM GTCC, RPDM, and ERP (Oracle Alpha, SAP-PMx).
Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015.
Configuration Management Principles and Implementation Certification (CMPIC).

Responsibilities

Serve as the recognized technical authority for Configuration Management processes within ISO 15288 and ISO 10007.
Deploy Configuration Management rigor using the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge and recognized industry best practices, including INCOSE working-group publications.
Provide technical guidance as a primary CM subject matter expert to project teams, stakeholders, external parties, and less senior CM staff.
Provide oversight and final technical and business decisions during PALM (Teamcenter) Change Control Board meetings; ensure functionality changes meet business needs, value, and the intent of the PALM MGPP.
Collaborate with CM leaders, CM Principal Engineers, and Category Owners to unify Gas Power CM and control policy.
Own the architecture of CM QMS policy and Confluence-based standard work; govern the end-to-end CM lifecycle and ensure ITR functions are connected.
Represent Gas Power Engineering at Siemens Management and Technical Review Boards.
Build GE Vernova-wide CM partnerships through corporate project engagement and leadership of the GE Vernova CM Council, including Electrification, Wind, and Gas Power.
Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering and tool solutions for near-term and long-range priorities.
Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve manufacturing, product, supplier, and field issues.
Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends relevant to Configuration Management.
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to CM engineers, specialists, and interns globally.
Mentor and coach developing engineers, facilitate knowledge sharing, and help identify and close team skill gaps.
Lead development of technical standards and best practices and foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
Work with engineering teams on integrated system design and structure solutions and common processes and practices to reduce non-value-added engineering and design effort.
Support business initiatives such as Quality, multi-generation PLM rollout, Lean productivity, Product Cost Out, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to GE Vernova 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.