About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem team, which is responsible for mechanical hardware—including main bearings, main shafts, covers, rotor locks, rotor brakes, and couplings—and for new product and technology introduction, validation and testing, field support, and root cause analysis for utility-scale wind turbines. The role primarily supports high-speed rotor locks, rotor brakes, and flex couplings throughout their lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through development, testing, qualification, manufacturing, validation, and installed-fleet support. The engineer will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in component design, analysis, cost, and reliability. They will lead component design and development, own specifications and design quality, develop validation programs, investigate field issues, and work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to improve quality, yield, and product performance. The role also includes identifying cost-saving opportunities and introducing advanced materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools. The position calls for extensive mechanical design, analysis, and validation experience with rotating or power-generation equipment, sound independent judgment, and the ability to lead outcomes across global, cross-functional teams. Relocation assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.
- Major experience in mechanical analysis and design in an industrial or product engineering environment.
- Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD tools, specifically Unigraphics / Siemens NX.
- Proven ability to lead global projects with team members across different geographies and cultural contexts.
- Clear communication, project management, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse audiences.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in design and/or application of mechanical components in the powertrain of rotating equipment.
- Working knowledge of ANSYS or other FEA tools.
- Experience in design or product development of mechanical components in wind turbines or other power-generation products.
- Experience with system design, including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and DFM / DFI / DFS methodologies.
- Exposure to PLM processes and tools.
- Track record of collaborating with product managers and suppliers to optimize component costs and shape purchasing strategy.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop build-to-spec rotor brakes and couplings and build-to-print rotor locks for wind turbines.
- Own component specifications, system interaction analysis, and reliability verification through physical testing.
- Drive new product introduction and new technology integration from concept through validated production release.
- Ensure the quality of new and revised drawings, Bills of Materials, and specifications in accordance with GE Vernova and industry processes.
- Drive lessons learned, design best practices, and standardization in design practices, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Design and execute testing and validation programs to prove component function and reliability.
- Resolve field issues through root cause analysis and identify design-based corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Work with quality, manufacturing engineering, sourcing, suppliers, and field support teams to improve product quality and First-Time Yield.
- Provide design-based corrective actions for Non-Conformance Report, Supplier Deviation Request, and Product Acceptance Criteria issues.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving strategies.
- Introduce advanced materials, manufacturing methods, and design tools to improve the strategic position of Driveline subsystem components.
Benefits
- Varied, competitive benefits designed to reward high performers and support personal and family needs.
- On-the-job learning and development.
- A clear path for career growth within a global organization.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
