• Next Gen Blade Integration Leader

    GE Vernova (Greenville, SC)


    Job Description Summary

    As part of GE Vernova Wind Engineering, the Blade subsystem team has responsibility for the design and support of wind blade components and systems. In this role on the Blade Integration & Management team you will work with experts in composite wind blade design, as well as support cross-functional teams in manufacturing and fleet support.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

     

    The Blade System Integration Leader will work as part of the Wind Blade Subsystem team in support of New Production Introduction (NPI) design and implementation. Primary responsibilities will include:

     

    + Align with Systems Engineering & Product Line colleagues to define product requirements and communicate to cross-functional teams.

    + Coordinate with Materials, Component, and Structural Design Engineering teams to develop Design FMEA; own review & approval with Chief Engineer.

    + Develop and manage risk mitigation through product validation plan; including full-scale test blade & uptower prototype blades.

    + Align with transportation, installation, and fleet services teams to ensure risk mitigation for full life-cycle.

    + Ensure design reviews are in accordance with GE Vernova Wind Engineering best practices.

    + Maintain blade design load envelope and coordinate with Systems Loads team for changes to load configurations.

    + Ensure lessons learned and safety/quality improvements are integrated into the design process.

    + Support blade factory & field quality issue resolution.

    + Own technology implementation into NPI blade design.

    + Provide technical underwriting on new blade designs and design changes.

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college

    + Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in wind industry

    + Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15%.

    Desired Characteristics

    + Strong oral and written communication skills.

    + Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply them to both a factory and a field setting.

    + Experience in composite structural design, analysis, and/or manufacturing.

    + Experience with employing quality practices as LEAN, Design for Reliability,

    + Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

    + Ability to document, plan, market, and execute technical programs.

    + Proven record of being team oriented and results driven with experience in mentoring new technical engineering talent to guide their growth and career advancements.

    + Established project management skills.

     

    GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

     

    GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

     

    **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

     

    GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.