Lead Product Safety Engineer

Job Description Summary

Product Safety Engineering is a multifaceted discipline that combines technical expertise with an understanding of business needs to ensure the delivery of safe and effective products. As a Product Safety Engineer, you will drive the Wind Product Safety process by evaluating designs and implementing robust mitigation strategies for potential hazards. You will provide critical safety oversight throughout the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept through field resolution—to ensure the highest standards of safety for our global operations

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Lead Product Safety Engineer is responsible for evaluating design safety and mitigating potential personnel and environmental hazards throughout the entire product life cycle, from initial design reviews to the resolution of field issues.

• Lead the execution of the GE Vernova Wind Product Safety Process by applying rigorous standards to ensure safety and quality while promoting innovation and improvement. You will conduct quantitative risk modeling on complex equipment and systems to identify potential risks and champion the resolution of safety-critical issues for both new product designs and existing field units
• Involves working across various departments to integrate technical and business requirements, ensuring a comprehensive approach to product safety.
• Focuses on identifying and quantifying system requirements, exploring different design concepts, conducting studies, and selecting optimal designs. This ensures the product is both safe and efficient.
• Encompasses the entire lifecycle from concept through production to operation. It impacts projects, programs, and organizational practices, ensuring safety considerations are integrated throughout.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) from an accredited college or university 
• 6+ years’ experience in design, systems, manufacturing, field operations, or similar function.

Eligibility Requirements

• The work location for this role is in Greenville, SC (Relocation assistance can be provided if not already local).
• This opportunity is eligible to work a Hybrid schedule (Monday to Thursday – Onsite | Fridays – Work from home).

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of product safety risk assessments.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
• Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Easily analyzes and prioritizes critical issues and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Ability to perform and problem solve under pressure.
• Successfully achieves concrete results through hard work, determination and perseverance
• Passionate about renewable energy and/or sustainability.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 27, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.