GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Advanced Lead Engineer - Product Definition

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace from an accredited university is required.
At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design is required; experience with large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components is advantageous.
A proven track record leading the product definition phase for at least one full New Product Introduction cycle, from conceptual design through serial production, and executing multiple mini New Product Introduction cycles is required.
Experience managing complex Engineering Bill of Materials and Manufacturing Bill of Materials containing more than 500 line items, with accurate parts integration and manufacturing handoffs, is required.
Proficiency in stack-up analysis and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 standards is required.
Proficiency in creating manufacturing and product documentation needed to manufacture blades in a factory is required.
Modeling experience with Siemens NX or CATIA, including surfacing and large assembly management, is required.
Experience using product lifecycle management software such as Teamcenter or Enovia for version control, engineering change management, and data integrity is required.
Proficiency in designing and deploying AI-driven systems and tools, and experience using AI-assisted coding environments such as GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code extensions to accelerate development lifecycles, is required.

Responsibilities

Create CAD models and drawings for blade components and implement and manage design changes.
Create manufacturing and quality documentation for blade components and processes.
Perform stack-up analysis to achieve design requirements.
Guide engineers in executing work and delivering quality output.
Review and approve Product Definition Engineering deliverables.
Provide on-site support for the startup of test blade, prototype, and 0-series production, and support design and documentation validation during prototype builds.
Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product or program requirements.
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
Apply in-depth technical discipline knowledge, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute policy and strategy.
Lead and execute multiple Product Definition Engineering process improvement projects, blade change management projects, or semi-New Product Introduction projects.
Drive major Engineering Change Requests.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components.

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are accelerating the energy transition by tackling one of the greatest challenges of our time—bringing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to the world. As a Product Definition Engineer, you won’t just be designing components; you will be helping to engineer the future of wind energy. Joining our team means working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and global impact, where your contributions directly support the decarbonization of our planet.

The Product Definition Engineer plays a pivotal role in the end-to-end lifecycle of our wind turbine blades. You will be responsible for translating complex design concepts into precise, high-quality technical documentation that drives our development projects from initial design through to industrialization. A key aspect of this role is your presence at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing—you will provide guidance to team members ensuring a quality output delivered while managing projects or multiple complex change management . You possess a sharp ability to identify process improvements and a proactive mindset toward driving AI-enabled transformations.

To be successful in this position, you must be a proactive bridge-builder. You will secure high-quality design outputs by fostering close, cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders—including Engineering, Process Engineering, Global Equipment Engineering, Quality, and Sourcing—as well as our external partners. If you are a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering engineering excellence through transformation of the processes, we invite you to join us in shaping the next generation of wind energy.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Creation of CAD models and drawings for the blade components and change in design implementation & management
Creation of manufacturing and quality documentation of the blade component/process
Stack-up analysis to achieve various design requirements
Guide engineers to execute and deliver quality output from them
Review and approve the PDE deliverables
On-site support to ensure smooth start-up of testblade, prototype and 0-series production and supports in validation on the design and documentation during protobuild.
Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
Lead and execute multiple PDE process improvement projects ,Blade change management projects or semi NPI’s
Drive major ECR

Basic Requirements

Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace from an accredited university.
Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical design. Specifically focused on large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components will be advantage.
Product Lifecycle: Proven track record of leading the product definition phase for at least 1 full NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles, from conceptual design through to serial production and multiple mini NPI execution

Technical Expertise and Product Definition Experience

BOM Management: Demonstrated experience managing complex EBOMs (Engineering Bill of Materials) and MBOM containing 500+ line items, ensuring 100% accuracy in parts integration and downstream manufacturing handoffs.
Tolerance Analysis: Proficiency in performing Stack-up Analysis and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) per ASME Y14.5 standards to ensure a 95% first-time yield during assembly.
Manufacturing/Product documentation : Proficiency in building the manufacturing and other product documentation needed for manufacturing the blades in a factory
CAD Mastery: Modeling experience in Siemens NX or CATIA specifically with surfacing and large assembly management.
PLM Systems: Experience in using PLM software (e.g., Teamcenter or Enovia) for version control, change management (ECR/ECN), and data integrity.
AI expertise: Proficient in designing and deploying AI-driven systems and tools. Experienced in accelerating development lifecycles by leveraging AI-assisted coding environments, including GitHub Copilot and VS Code extensions..

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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