Lead Engineer - Product Definition

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose:

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

Impact you'll make:

On the Product Definition Engineering (PDE) System Modeling (SM) team in Heavy Duty Gas turbines (HDGT) you will be responsible for the system level integration of Gas turbine equipment CAD models. Systems modeling is an iterative process during Gas turbine project execution that provides everything from preliminary to detailed design information at planned intervals to both internal design teams and the customer. The Product Assembly Model is a customer-specific digital representation of the complete product that will be built at a power plant. This System model is used by us and our customers to safeguard quality by enabling concurrent engineering, design in context, site planning, installation preparation, and management of customer interfaces.

• Work cross functionally with design/project engineering, product management, etc. to identify and mitigate risks during project execution and new product development (NPI).
• Compile and deliver precise equipment CAD models to customers and design teams using NX CAD and PLM software.
• Enable concurrent engineering design processes by efficiently and accurately updating/creating 3D System Models
• Communicate project specific progress, status, risk, necessary inputs and target release dates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively participate in Monday Planning (MMP) with SM team to plan for coming weeks; prioritizing across multiple demand sources (new unit projects, changes to ongoing projects, standards updates, escaping customer defect fixes (NCRs), etc).
• Maintain ownership of process improvements in major team deliverables including interference checks, interface checks, on time delivery (OTD), first pass yield (FPY).
• Apply Lean principles in daily management and strive for continuous improvement. Utilize Lean tools to improve current business products and processes. Document and celebrate the success of Lean projects. Identify and lead standard work procedure updates or creation of new standard work where gaps exist.
• Ensure design integrity by guarding against high-risk escaping defects while also driving and identifying improvements
• Coach and mentor others in the System Modeling (SM) space for Heavy Duty Gas turbine (HDGT).
• Continually learn and apply the latest techniques relative to CAD software, Data Management Systems (DMS).
• The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
• This role will spend 50% + in NX CAD software

• 5+ years of Engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Technical Associates degree with 8 years of relevant product definition experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Greenville, SC.

• Proficiency with NX or other advanced CAD platform with application of PMI to 3D model features and assemblies of components.
• Experience with Dassault's ENOVIA or other PLM system.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101 or applicable).
• Fundamental knowledge of major power plant arrangements, components, and their functions
• Experience in GT, ST, and/or GEN accessories product definition processes: CAD expertise with NX(Unigraphics)
• Demonstrated ability in managing several projects across multiple competing demand sources (New Product Introduction, New Units, Services, Cost Out, etc.), ensuring, with high quality, On-time Delivery, and on-budget.
• Demonstrated self-drive and autonomy to prioritize work that has the greatest customer impact.
• Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to assertively communicate with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and drive individual performance.
• Strong team player with the ability to effectively work under schedule pressure.
• Demonstrated focus on ownership, accountability, and sense of urgency
• Leadership to follow correct engineering process regardless of challenging conditions
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and assembly procedures.

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.