Senior Design Liaison Engineer

GE Vernova•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

As part of GE Vernova’s Gas Power Steam Power Services Inquiry to Remittance (ITR) engineering team for the Americas, the Senior Design Liaison Engineer provides design engineering support to regional manufacturing and repair external services partners. The role helps maintain technical rigor and product quality while supporting customer fulfillment and collaborating with global rotating equipment design teams to ensure steam turbine designs and repairs are safe, reliable, and high quality. The position works closely with manufacturing, repair, quality, engineering, suppliers, factories, materials, and sourcing teams to define and execute qualification processes for steam turbine components. The work includes developing lean, cost-effective manufacturing qualification strategies, resolving non-conforming hardware, and driving continuous improvement. The engineer serves as a technical interface for complex repair and supplier qualification projects and helps ensure work is safe, compliant, right the first time, and completed on schedule. Relocation assistance is provided. The position is open to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States; offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials science engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience in steam turbine manufacturing and repairs.
At least 3 years of workshop manufacturing methods and tooling design experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of low- and high-alloy materials, welding processes, and weld procedure and process qualification requirements.
Proficiency in destructive and non-destructive examination (NDE) methods for steam turbine rotating and stationary components.
Experience with manufacturing and repair processes and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing qualifications, non-conformance and supplier-deviation disposition, and quality control processes.
Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and deliver the best GE Vernova products.
Ability to collaborate and build trust in a cross-functional global organization.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and precisely in written and verbal formats to diverse audiences.
Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to drive quality and continuous improvement within GE Vernova factories and external suppliers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, actionable technical guidance.
High sense of urgency, initiative, and responsiveness in dynamic or time-sensitive situations.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments while maintaining focus, momentum, and quality.
Collaborative approach to sharing knowledge and advancing common goals across teams.
Continuous improvement mindset, including identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and improve team performance.

Responsibilities

Apply engineering processes and quality management system standards when defining and executing robust repair qualifications and repairs.
Act as the single point of contact and lead complex repairs of steam turbine components, including rotors, diaphragms, casings, and valves.
Design for producibility and lean flow to optimize manufacturing processes.
Execute standard work for common issues and identify improvements to processes, design methods, and manufacturing methods.
Develop inspection and test plans for repair services and manufacturing process plans for supplier qualifications.
Serve as the primary technical interface between external suppliers and GE on complex repair projects, coordinating with relevant sales, quality, materials, customer service, project management, sourcing, and engineering teams.
Lead and participate in first-of-a-kind product qualification efforts for external suppliers, including design reviews and technical risk assessments with internal teams and customers.
Evaluate and disposition product and process non-conformances, and support corrective and preventive actions through structured root cause analysis.
Contribute to value-stream transformation initiatives for outages and repairs, improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Promote a safety-first, zero-defect mindset; stop work when conditions are unsafe and resume only when safe.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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) 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.