Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with at least eight years of experience to serve as the technical anchor for our next-generation wind blade root components. In this role, you will take full ownership of the design, analysis, and validation of critical root section components—including bushings, foam inserts, ovalization, complex laminate bonding, and prefabricated thin & thick shell architectures—ensuring that every project adheres to our strict prioritization of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will act as our primary technical authority, bridging the gap between theoretical design and factory reality by developing root concepts that are not only structurally robust but also optimized for manufacturing. Your impact will span the entire product lifecycle, from leading comprehensive component testing
programs—including orthogonal and off-axis structural testing—to resolving complex field quality issues and spearheading New Technology
Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.

Beyond your core technical contributions, you will play a pivotal role in our cross-functional strategy, acting as the bridge between Design,
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to drive consensus on technical approaches. As a subject matter expert, you will define
design rules and specifications, perform proactive risk assessments, and leverage data-driven insights to shape our long-term technology
roadmap for root durability. We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about people as they are about engineering; you will foster
a culture of psychological safety by mentoring upcoming engineers, sharing best practices, and facilitating professional growth across the
discipline. If you are a decisive problem-solver who thrives on taking a fresh perspective on root-section challenges and wants to influence the
future of wind energy, we invite you to help us drive the next phase of our manufacturing transformation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Champion of Engineering Excellence: You will lead by setting the gold standard for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring these priorities guide every design decision and project execution.
• Strategic Technical Authority: Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for the blade root bushing system and associated components, staying at the forefront of technical innovations to shape our strategy and internal policies.
• Architect of Manufacturable Designs: Transform complex engineering challenges into reality. You will create blade root bushing component concepts that balance rigorous structural requirements with real-world manufacturing capabilities, resolving any disconnects with proactive action plans.
• End-to-End Problem Solver: Whether it’s resolving critical field quality issues, optimizing production performance, or pioneering new technology (NTI/NPI), your data-driven analysis will provide the solutions that drive our business forward.
• Cross-Functional Catalyst: You will act as the technical bridge, working across departments to align stakeholders, build consensus on project scopes, and solve multifaceted engineering challenges.
• Project Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex projects with autonomy, leveraging your expertise to guide upcoming engineers. Ensuring sound project plans are communicated to leadership.  You will cultivate a psychologically safe culture where coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing are at the core of our team’s success.
• Risk & Quality Advocate: You will perform high-level risk assessments, developing robust mitigation strategies that protect our products and ensure our delivery remains safe, high-quality, and reliable.
• Strategic Market Insight: Develop a deep understanding of our competitive landscape, using your industry knowledge to differentiate our products and ensure our design rules remain market-leading. 
• Trusted Advisor & Influencer: You will explain complex, sensitive technical information with clarity and persuasion, influencing key decisions and driving project success through expert communication.
• Continuous Innovation: You won’t just execute against existing standards; you will take new perspectives on existing solutions, using your technical judgment to innovate and improve our operational and product management lifecycle.  Engage in patentable ideas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in composite component design and composite component testing with a focus on root bushings.
• In-depth knowledge of composite component design and testing, composite mechanics, composite failure modes analysis, andbuilding-block approach.
• Strong evidence mentoring team members and delivering outcomes per project plan.
• Experience with composite prototype building and manufacturing.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• Postgraduate degree.
• Strong technical expertise in wind blade composite structural components with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
• Experience in statistical analysis, holds APQP Level 2 certifications, and has familiarity with the TRL/MRL processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in manufacturing environment alongside operators and laboratory technicians.
• Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solvingskills utilizing tools such as (FMEA), RCA 8D process, etc.
• Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstratingoperational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
• Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to wind turbine blade structural components.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.

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