Lead Mechanical Engineer 1

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Generator Design Liaison Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership for manufacturing operations at our Schenectady, NY facility. This role serves as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing, ensuring design intent is translated into manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective production outcomes across critical generator components.
Working closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams, this engineer will resolve technical issues, improve producibility, and support execution throughout the product lifecycle of GE Vernova’s 50 Hz and 60 Hz air-cooled, hydrogen-cooled, and liquid-cooled generators. This individual will also mentor junior engineers.
This position requires a continuous presence on the production floor and flexibility to support operations across rotating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.
The scope of responsibility includes support for all major generator sub-systems, including:
• Rotor
• Armature (stator) core
• Armature winding
• Armature core steel punching/lamination
• Armature bars

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing on the factory floor.
• Drive continuous, systematic improvements in generator design manufacturability while maintaining performance, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Engage early in the design process and participate in design reviews with a focus on manufacturing feasibility, producibility, and process capability.
• Lead resolution of design-to-manufacturing technical issues across the following areas:
  • Generator rotor
  • Armature core
  • Armature winding
  • Armature core steel punching/lamination
  • Armature bars
• Translate engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications into clear direction for manufacturing teams and support successful implementation.
• Partner with shop operations to resolve nonconformances and deviations and lead root cause, corrective action, and preventive action efforts.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design-to-manufacturing transfer.
• Capture and feed manufacturing lessons learned back into design standards and product improvements.
• Support new product introductions, design changes, and lean/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and safety standards.
• Provide direct technical support and oversight across all three shifts, as needed

Expectations

• Strong alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution
• Reduced manufacturing disruptions caused by design-related issues
• Timely resolution of technical issues affecting production
• Measurable improvements in quality, producibility, and cost performance
• Effective support for design changes and new product introductions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in generator engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a design/manufacturing liaison role.
• Strong technical knowledge of large generator components and manufacturing processes in one or more of the following areas:
  • Rotor construction
  • Armature core build
  • Armature winding
  • Armature lamination punching processes
  • Armature bar design and manufacturing
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving efforts.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Strong understanding of production planning, quality systems, and factory floor constraints.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a generator OEM, heavy electrical equipment, or similar industrial environment.
• Knowledge of insulation systems, rotor and armature assembly, and manufacturing quality controls.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, design change control, and configuration management.
• Prior hands-on experience working with shop floor teams and supplier technical interfaces.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and urgency in issue resolution.
• Practical, hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to balance design intent with manufacturing realities.
• Strong influencing and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Lean/continuous improvement mindset.

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 September 10, 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.