Aero Equipment ITR Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join the Aero Equipment ITR Engineering team and take technical ownership of customer-specific Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Equipment projects from proposal through execution.
Working across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, project management, suppliers, and customers, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will drive technical solutions and resolve complex engineering challenges while delivering on safety, quality, schedule, and cost commitments.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering activities from proposal development through project execution.

• Own the technical execution of assigned customer projects, including project-specific solutions, product configurations, customizations, Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy, and engineering deliverables.

• Lead technical and design reviews with Chief Engineers and other technical stakeholders.

• Make sound engineering decisions within the assigned scope and drive resolution of complex cross-functional technical issues.

• Identify technical risks and drive appropriate mitigation actions throughout project execution.

• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers supporting assigned projects.

Customer & Project Interface

• Serve as a key technical interface with customers, providing technical clarification and driving resolution of project-specific engineering issues.

• Represent engineering in customer kick-off meetings, technical reviews, project milestones, and project handovers.

• Partner with Project Management, Installation, Service, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support successful project execution.

Engineering Execution & Manufacturing Support

• Develop and review BOMs, customer drawings, engineering changes, supplier specifications, and project documentation.

• Support manufacturing and testing teams in resolving project-specific technical issues.

• Review supplier designs and technical documentation against project requirements and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) criteria.

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and product requirements.

• Coordinate engineering changes and technical solutions across relevant engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and project functions.

Continuous Improvement & Technical Development

• Identify and implement engineering opportunities for cost reduction, parts utilization, standardization, and simplification.

• Capture and share engineering knowledge, lessons learned, and reusable technical solutions, including identification of potential intellectual-property opportunities where applicable.

• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standard work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline.

• Significant relevant engineering experience demonstrating increasing technical responsibility in areas such as project engineering, product design, manufacturing engineering, configuration management, or Bill of Material (BOM) development.

• Proven experience with power generation, rotating equipment, packaged equipment, or comparable complex industrial systems.

• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing engineering, including technical clarification, project execution, and coordination across multiple engineering and business functions.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical activities, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics effectively with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and engineering stakeholders.

Desired Characteristics

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: gas turbine or rotating equipment packages, power augmentation, installation and foundations, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, auxiliary systems, mechanical systems, or Balance of Plant equipment.

• Good knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and product compliance processes.

• Experience supporting complex power generation or industrial equipment through engineering, manufacturing, packaging, installation, commissioning, or project execution.

• Demonstrated Lean mindset and experience applying continuous-improvement principles to simplify processes, improve quality, or reduce cost.

• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to assess technical risks and develop practical solutions.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, project management, suppliers, and customers.

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