Blade Lab Operational Technical Leader

Job Description Summary

The materials and labs team is responsible for developing, characterizing, improving, and validating the materials used to fabricate wind turbine blades. Facilitating the development of materials within the blades lab requires an understanding of facility operations, equipment, and processes. As the technical operations leader within the materials and labs team, you will be responsible for managing the overall infrastructure of the lab and improving and maintaining capabilities of a world‑class blades development lab.

You will collaborate with design teams, cross‑functional teams, and other experts to represent the lab in cross‑functional activities, and you will help ensure the lab has the appropriate equipment to interrogate specimens. A strong foundation in composite material testing and manufacturing methods is expected in order to develop the lab into a world‑class blade development center.

• Manage overall infrastructure of the lab, including utilities, building maintenance, and support systems for testing.
• Develop and maintain P&E funding requests and support CAPEX proposals.
• Lead conceptual and theoretical activities related to the development, improvement, and testing of materials and processes for blade fabrication.
• Work closely with design team members to test material solutions that improve structural capability and manufacturability of GE Vernova wind blades, and provide input on test methods needed to validate material properties.
• Maintain effective communication with all testing segments within the AMW Blade Lab and with leadership.
• Collaborate with shop technicians to manufacture needed test specimens and, when required, fabricate specimens personally.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, explaining information and developing skills to bring team members to consensus on topics within the field.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives across the lab.
• Provide mentoring to all test team members, sharing knowledge and expertise across multiple disciplines.
• Strive to increase technical, testing, and fabrication capability with minimal business investment, working with test engineers to develop infrastructure and personnel that ensure quality processes are followed.
• Program and operate machining equipment in the fabrication and preparation of fixtures and test specimens as needed.
• Lead and execute testing as required to maintain schedule or address emergent work.
• Promote a strong EHS culture within the lab.

• Bachelor’s of Science degree.
• Minimum 10 years working in lab operations.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 5% of the time.

• Experience introducing technology into production facilities.
• Ability and willingness to challenge status‑quo practices and technology to achieve the best GE products.
• Experience with facility management and operation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, able to interact with both senior management and hourly technicians.
• Experience with manufacturing practices using composite materials.
• Proven record of being team‑oriented and results‑driven.
• Desire to experiment and prototype new solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Pay range: $ – $ (U.S. positions).
• Geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach and 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company match and contributions).
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and 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).