GE Vernova Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, analyzing, and optimizing the products within the gas power portfolio. This role involves working in the Services Stage of the product lifecycle, to deliver new products to equipment in the field and also provide field issue resolution. The engineer will ensure technical excellence, safety, and performance of mechanical components through advanced analysis, innovative design, and continuous improvement.

• Design and analyze mechanical components throughout the gas power product portfolio.
• Perform thermal, stress, and modal analysis of components within the gas turbine and powerplant accessory space.
• Conduct testing and validation of new and existing designs and analyze post-test data.
• Create design documentation, including drawings, layouts, and diagrams.
• Support engineering focal for new qualifications supporting GEV and supplier production.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and develop corrective actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability, quality, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize designs.
• Take technical ownership of mechanical hardware and apply mechanical principles.
• Work within teams for project execution and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as Controlled Title Holders, analysis experts, and global sites.
• Comply with R&D processes, manage milestones, and seek peer validation.
• Support tendering bids with specific calculations and recommendations.
• Participate in peer and design reviews, solving complex analytical problems.
• Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• 0-1 year of engineering experience.

• Strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and process rigor.
• Open‑minded, self‑motivated, and empowered to challenge thinking to dream big and smart risks.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating within a team and customers to create an inclusive environment.
• Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on business needs.
• Strong organizational skills, communicating with transparency to deliver project milestones.
• Capable of breaking down complex problems and executing to solution.
• Familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, NX, Python, VBA, and other analytical tools.
• Passion for innovative mechanical and aero‑thermal design.

Position located in Greenville, SC. Relocation assistance is available. Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States of America is required. We will not provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Pay range: $72,000.00 to $. Company pays a geographic differential of 110%–130% of salary in certain areas. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 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).
• 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.

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).