Lead Engineer - Blade Fleet Engineering

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for technical blade issues, from initial problem identification to validation of corrective actions.
• Ensure robust documentation and technical accuracy.
• Utilize AI tools to process large-scale historical failure data, accelerating root cause identification and validating the efficacy of corrective actions through statistical modeling.
• Implement and maintain automated data visualization dashboards to monitor Blade fleet quality KPIs, ensuring real-time visibility into emerging trends for leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with blade fleet performance teams to identify and address emerging technical issues before they impact fleet availability.
• Develop and drive technical action plans for identified issues. Coordinate with internal partners (Systems, Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Services) to ensure milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
• Facilitate rapid containment for critical field issues, providing technical recommendations for disposition criterion and risk population assessments.
• Act as a technical bridge between design engineering and the fleet performance team. Translate field failure data into actionable design insights or process improvements.
• Drive the application of structured problem-solving (5Why, Fishbone, Factor Tree) across assigned projects and coach team members on best practices.
• Manage RCA-related KPIs for assigned workstreams. Ensure data completeness and use analytical tools to identify emerging trends before they escalate into major events.
• Provide technical communications (RCA report, Whitepapers, TILs, SIs, and WDI instructions).
• Support technical documentation and provide technical support in customer interactions as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar Engineering degree).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience working on composite materials for wind turbine, or aerospace industries doing design/product management, and/or quality/reliability/service engineering.
• Technical Depth: Solid understanding of blade failure modes, composite materials, and structural load analysis.
• Data Skills: Experience using data analysis tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI) to analyze complex field data.
• Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs (e.g., cost-benefit of repair vs. replace) and influence project prioritization.
• Problem-Solving: Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary technical projects to successful completion under tight deadlines.
• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a globally focused, matrixed organization.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills for global collaboration.

Desired Characteristics

• Travel: Ability to travel globally (mostly US) up to 15% of the time to support site visits or critical RCA resolution meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.