R&D Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

23h

About The Position

The R&D Engineer designs new fluid and mechanical accessory systems and equipment for gas turbine power plants as part of research and development programs. The role works with engineers and technical experts across GE Vernova, Platform, Configuration and Product Management teams, and critical suppliers to develop innovative, sustainable design solutions in accordance with the R&D process. The Engineer creates and uses tools to size, design, and analyze products against requirements, and supports project-driven R&D from preliminary tender assessments through solution development and project execution. Within the Plant Mechanical Engineering organization, the Engineer contributes to developing products intended to deliver more sustainable power with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The work spans product development from engineering launch through field validation and includes design reviews, analysis and tool development, collaboration across internal and external teams, tender support, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Aeronautical Engineering.
At least 2 years of experience in mechanical and fluids engineering and/or quality in the power, aeronautics, chemical, or automotive industry.
Lean- and quality-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

Passion for innovation and product development in the gas turbine combined-cycle space, and comfort working with uncertainty and differing perspectives from technical experts.
Experience with mechanical, process, thermal, and fluid-flow analysis tools.
Ability to work with 3D models and read schematics and diagrams.
Data-driven analytical skills and ability to design products with a focus on safety and quality.
Ability to lead Lean process continuous improvement.
Ability to break complex problems into achievable timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder or approver actions, and drive prompt resolution.
Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, self-starter approach, balanced judgment, and ability to work as a team player in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Design next-generation gas turbine power plant products and accessories from engineering launch through field validation, prioritizing safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Follow the R&D process and manage milestones; develop designs with relative autonomy and obtain validation from peers, Technical Leaders, and Controlled Title Holders.
Present designs to review boards and close resulting action items.
Develop and implement controlled design and analysis tools and methods to improve standard work and reduce cost of poor quality.
Collaborate with internal engineering and program management teams, the Chief Engineering Office, manufacturing engineering, and external suppliers to create cohesive designs.
Support tendering bid packages for out-of-standard requests by conducting high-level preliminary analysis under the guidance of technical leaders.
Support root-cause analysis with urgency, improve products, and execute corrective actions on existing designs.
Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and increase use of standard products to enhance quality and delivery.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, including 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, 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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.