Lead Engineer - Fleet Engineering, Mechanical Structures

Job Summary

Lead Engineer in Mechanical Structures for Global Fleet Engineering will own RCA activities for Rotor (Hub, Pitch Bearing), Towers and critical bolted joints across Onshore & Offshore fleet. The role drives root‑cause identification, containment, corrective action development and systematic improvement across the Global Wind Fleet.

• Own assigned RCAs from a technical & process perspective with cross‑functional teams to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing MCU for all machinery‑structure components other than the Machine Head.
• Support escalated PAC cases, owning the general disposition for RCA related PAC cases.
• Support RCA related SAFER Actions, defining a general approach to reduce unnecessary re‑work for similar future cases.
• Develop relationships with Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering, Field, Sourcing, Parts, and Quality teams to foster best solutions to fleet problems.
• Assist in driving cross‑team initiatives and mentoring junior members.
• Manage the cost‑of‑quality for our business, implementing solutions for field quality issues.
• Partner with Sourcing on vendor recovery of supplier‑caused defects and support commercial/technical discussions with suppliers to resolve field quality issues.
• Provide clear and consistent communications for internal and external customers.
• Provide regular updates on RCA progress and action plans in the Quality Suite reporting platform.
• Identify and secure the roles/functions required for the RCA team, escalating when necessary.
• Own the definition of the RCA budget for POs and cost/benefit impact evaluation; manage the PO workflow to obtain approvals and issue the necessary POs.
• Maintain thorough and well‑organized documentation of the RCA in the Fleet Engineering folder.
• Own the RCA report and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the wind industry.

• Detailed understanding of the product development cycle.
• Detailed understanding of the 8D problem‑solving process.
• Positive, resourceful, clear and strategic‑thinking problem‑solver mindset.
• Creative, sustainable solutions to complex scenarios.
• Proven RCA technical expertise and project closure.
• Prior background on wind turbine equipment and systems, especially bolted joints, tower structures, tower internals, pitch bearings, and mechanical structures such as the hub.
• Technical versatility and willingness to learn technology beyond one's specialty.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Willingness to climb a wind turbine.
• Root Cause Analysis training or certification (8‑D, Apollo, Shainin, or similar).
• Statistical literacy and familiarity with quality concepts and tools (Six‑sigma BB, Lean, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Product reliability mindset.
• Strong field and customer mindset.
• Experience with internal and/or external customer communications on quality topics like RCAs.
• Prior team‑management experience (direct or indirect reports) and influential leadership skills.
• Self‑starter with personal ownership and accountability.
• Ability to translate business processes, issues, and concerns into solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑cultural environment with cross‑functional teams.

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 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).

• Pay range: $98,400.00 – $; geographic differential of 110–130% of salary in certain areas.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Coach from GE Vernova and a 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with tax‑advantaged 401(k) and company matching contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.