Lead Engineer - Fleet Engineering, Mechanical Structures

About the role

The Lead Engineer in Mechanical Structures Global Fleet Engineering team will own assigned Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) related to Rotor (Hub, Pitch Bearing), Towers and critical bolted joints of Onshore & Offshore fleet. The role involves driving root cause identification, containment of the issue, corrective action development, and supporting the implementation of systematic improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive root cause analysis to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing Material Usage Cost (MUC).
• Partner with different functions such as Design Engineering, Sourcing, Parts, Services, Warranty and Global Fleet Performance Team (FPM) to achieve best solutions to fleet problems.
• Support escalated PAC cases, while owning the general disposition for RCA related PAC cases.
• Develop effective relationships with the Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering, Field, Sourcing, Parts, and Quality teams along with other resources in Customer Solutions to foster the best solutions to our fleet problems.
• Assist in driving cross-team initiatives and mentoring of junior team members.
• Manage the cost of quality for our business as it relates to implementing solutions for field quality issues.
• Partners with Sourcing on vendor recovery of supplier-caused defects.
• Provide clear and consistent communications for internal and external customers.
• Provide regular updates on RCA progress and related action plan in Quality Suite (RCA reporting platform).
• Owns the definition of the RCA necessary budget for PO’s and cost/benefit impact evaluation, owning the PO workflow related process to get approvals and issue the necessary POs.
• Maintain thorough and well-organized documentation of the RCA within Fleet Engineering folder.
• Owns the RCA report, providing regular updates to senior leadership as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Mechanical engineering or relevant technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant work experience, preferably in the wind industry.

Desired Characteristics

• Detail understanding of the product development cycle.
• Positive, resourceful, clear and strategic thinking problem solver mindset.
• Able to think outside of the box to bring creative, sustainable solutions to complex scenarios.
• Prior background on wind turbine equipment’s and systems, especially on bolted joints, tower structure, tower internals, pitch bearings and mechanical structures like the hub.
• Technical Versatility and ability to learn technology outside of one's specialty.
• Able to understand business processes, issues, and concerns and translate into solutions.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine.
• Root Cause Analysis Training or Certification (8-D, Apollo, Shainin or similar).
• Statistically literate and familiar with quality concepts and tools (Six-sigma BB, Lean, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Product reliability mindset.
• Strong field and customer mind-set.
• Experience with internal and/or external customer communications, particularly with product quality topics like RCAs.
• Prior team management experience (either direct report or indirect reports), with influential leadership experience with credibility, the ability to partner, energize and focus teams to deliver on priorities.
• Self-starter, with personal ownership and accountability.

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.