Lead Engineer-Mechanical-1

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Generator Design Liaison Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership for manufacturing operations at our Schenectady, NY facility. This role serves as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing, ensuring design intent is translated into manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective production outcomes across critical generator components.
Working closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams, this engineer will resolve technical issues, improve producibility, and support execution throughout the product lifecycle of GE Vernova's 50 Hz and 60 Hz air-cooled, hydrogen-cooled, and liquid-cooled generators. This individual will also mentor junior engineers.
This position requires a continuous presence on the production floor and flexibility to support operations across rotating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
The scope of responsibility includes support for all major generator sub-systems, including:
Rotor
Armature (stator) core
Armature winding
Armature core steel punching/lamination
Armature bars


Job Description


Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
• Drive continuous, systematic improvements in generator design manufacturability while maintaining performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Engage early in the design process and participate in design reviews with a focus on manufacturing feasibility, producibility, and process capability.
• Lead resolution of design-to-manufacturing technical issues across the following areas:
  • Generator rotor
  • Armature core
  • Armature winding
  • Armature core steel punching/lamination
  • Armature bars
• Translate engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications into clear direction for manufacturing teams and support successful implementation.
• Partner with shop operations to resolve nonconformances and deviations and lead root cause, corrective action, and preventive action efforts.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design-to-manufacturing transfer.
• Capture and feed manufacturing lessons learned back into design standards and product improvements.
• Support new product introductions, design changes, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide direct technical support and oversight across all three shifts, as needed

Expectations

• Strong alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution
• Reduced manufacturing disruptions caused by design-related issues
• Timely resolution of technical issues affecting production
• Measurable improvements in quality, producibility, and cost performance
• Effective support for design changes and new product introductions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in generator engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a design/manufacturing liaison role.
• Strong technical knowledge of large generator components and manufacturing processes in one or more of the following areas:
  • Rotor construction
  • Armature core build
  • Armature winding
  • Armature lamination punching processes
  • Armature bar design and manufacturing
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving efforts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and factory floor constraints.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a generator OEM, heavy electrical equipment, or similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of insulation systems, rotor and armature assembly, and manufacturing quality controls.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, design…