R&D Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer, R&D Plant Mechanical Engineering

The Lead Engineer, R&D role in Plant Mechanical Engineering focuses on designing next-generation sustainable gas turbine power plant products and accessories, from engineering launch through field validation, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position requires collaboration across engineering, program management, manufacturing, suppliers, and leadership teams to develop design tools, support bid packages, resolve reliability or performance issues, and drive continuous improvement and standardization.

The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical or related engineering, experience with fluids or mechanical analysis, and a strong lean, quality, and sustainability mindset, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Job Description:

Design next generation sustainable products of the gas turbine power plant and accessories from the engineering launch to the field validation, with focus on highest safety, quality, delivery and cost. Comply with R&D process and manage milestones, design in autonomy, get validation from Technical Leaders and Controlled Title Holders. Present design in front of the board of reviewers and close action items.

Realize thorough design analysis in mechanical, thermal and fluids domain. Propose, develop and implement controlled design/analysis tools and methods, to improve Standard Work and decrease cost of poor quality (CoPQ). Collaborate with internal engineering and program management teams, Chief Engineering Office, manufacturing engineering, and external suppliers to create cohesive design. Support tendering bid packages that carry specific development requirements, with equipment recommendations in order to win competitive orders and have a direct impact on GE Vernova's bottom line.

Support root cause analysis leader to improve products and execute corrective action for reliability, quality, and/or performance issues in existing designs. Resolve such issues with high sense of urgency. Work cross-functionally with partner organizations to improve variable cost and drive usage and creation of standard product for enhanced quality and delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Aeronautical, or like engineering principle. 3+ years' experience in Mechanical & Fluids engineering and/or quality in Power, Aeronautics, Chemical or Automotive industry.

Desired

Qualifications:

Master of Science in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Aeronautical or like engineering principle. Experience with Lean methodologies and quality-oriented process improvement.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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.

Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.