Sr Engineering Manager 2 - Wind Yaw Systems
About The Position
The Wind Yaw System Engineering Leader reports to the Machine Head Engineering Leader and is responsible for the design, development, and technical health of yaw system components. This includes yaw bearings, drives, motors, brakes, high-pressure units (HPU), and associated structural bolted joints. You will lead a global engineering team dedicated to product innovation, technical improvements, and the lifecycle management of these critical components. The role involves overseeing a global team focused on designing new technologies, validating products for diverse applications, supporting project requisitions, and developing technical solutions for complex fleet issues. Ensuring all design releases meet stringent availability, reliability, and performance targets is crucial. The leader will foster a high-performance culture rooted in product safety, psychological safety, and accountability, while proactively driving professional development through coaching and mentoring. Clear, actionable goals will be set for the team, consistently prioritizing Safety > Quality > Delivery > Cost. Collaboration across departments like Systems, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Fleet Performance is essential to influence decision-making and ensure customer-focused outcomes. The role also includes leading the development of a robust yaw system validation roadmap, prioritizing investment in component-level test capabilities to increase validation fidelity and reduce reliance on costly prototype testing. Building transparent, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers and defining the roadmap for drive-line testing equipment are key responsibilities. The leader will act as the technical voice for the yaw system, translating complex engineering data into clear, strategic narratives for internal senior leadership and external customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited university or college and 10 years of experience.
- Professional engineering experience including formal people leadership.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience within the Wind industry.
- Preferred Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration
- Expertise in turbine components, NPI/NTI processes, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and method/tool development.
- Ability to assess multi-variable trade-offs, perform robust risk assessments, and optimize system-level results.
- Strong track record of implementing LEAN operating principles and establishing standard work to increase efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust leadership style to enhance individual performance, build consensus, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to balance technical innovation with business and commercial requirements.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute business priorities using LEAN methodologies.
- Champion a high-performance culture by focusing on talent acquisition, mentorship, and the continuous development of technical capabilities across the global team.
- Guide the team in delivering robust, cost-effective engineering solutions for yaw system components.
- Engage with a broad network of stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Program Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Installation & Commissioning, and Fleet Performance Management, to ensure seamless product integration.
- Manage relationships with key suppliers, with a specific focus on Build-to-Spec partners.
- Serve as a technical liaison by presenting new product design technology and root cause analysis findings to internal senior leadership and external customers.
- Oversee a global team focused on designing new technologies, validating products for diverse applications, supporting project requisitions, and developing technical solutions for complex fleet issues.
- Ensure all design releases meet stringent availability, reliability, and performance targets.
- Utilize LEAN methodologies to drive operational excellence, optimize workflows, and remove systemic roadblocks.
- Foster a high-performance culture rooted in product safety, psychological safety, and accountability.
- Proactively drive professional development by coaching and mentoring team members to achieve their full potential.
- Set clear, actionable goals for the team, consistently prioritizing: Safety > Quality > Delivery > Cost.
- Engage across departments—including Systems, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Fleet Performance—to influence decision-making, ensure customer-focused outcomes, and minimize organizational rework.
- Lead the development of a robust yaw system validation roadmap.
- Prioritize the investment in, and execution of, component-level test capabilities to increase validation fidelity and reduce reliance on costly, time-intensive full-turbine prototype testing.
- Build transparent, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Define the roadmap for drive-line testing equipment and oversee the execution of comprehensive test and validation plans.
- Act as the technical voice for the yaw system, translating complex engineering data into clear, strategic narratives for internal senior leadership and external customers.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and 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, as well as 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
- Relocation Assistance Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
