Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Mechanical Component and System Designer you will be an integral part of a dynamic team designing new hybrid energy products. The focus of the design work is delivering cutting edge power conversion systems (LV/MV Drives). An ideal candidate for this position will have experience in product design, development, and manufacturing of renewable hybrid systems.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Electro-mechanical engineering & design ownership of LV and MV Drive systems intended for volume manufacturing.

• Provide mechanical design and analysis expertise through all phases of product development, from requirements definition through design and development, validation and product life-cycle support

• Prepare all necessary deliverables and lead the successful presentation at Design Reviews for all mechanical aspects of product development programs.

• Support/lead conceptual design studies and trade-offs that address product requirements such as cost, performance, flexibility, and reliability.

• Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Product Line, Projects, Supply Chain, and Partners to execute and deliver for competitive productive solutions.

• Follow and promote GE Vernova standards for high integrity and oversight of processes protecting Intellectual Property, export-controlled information, and strategic technology

• Support mechanical design strategies, contribute to multi-generation system and technology plans in conjunction with Product Line.

• Strong background in documentation of design work to ensure critical information is captured and available across the team

• Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field issues and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence

• Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies

• Drive lessons learned, best practices and standardization into drawings, specifications, design practices and processes

• Help Implement a strategy for balancing technical risk and speed to market

• Stay current with competitor developments, academic efforts, and potential future disruptive concepts

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors/Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/CAD design Preferred)

• Mechanical Design with Development expertise (8-12 Years) in LV/MV drives

• Experience and In-depth knowledge in requisition engineering and cost reduction exercise – Localization and VA/VE

• Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization with required technical specification

• Good knowledge in CAD tools, Sheet metal design and International standards/GD&T

• Exposure to Manufacturing process and Quality standards

• Ensure OTD /FTY of deliverables

• Technical and Risk management experience

• Demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others to achieve results, strong influencing skills

• Lead. Experience to work with cross-functional teams and global assignments

• Self-starter, Initiator & Solution finder for critical problems with high motivation

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Fluent in English

Desired Characteristics:

• Good knowledge and understanding in Simulation tools - PRO-E, Ansys, Creo

• Hands on experience in Container customization design

• Exposure in DFMEA & DFM will be an added advantage

• Six sigma – DMAIC or DFSS will be an added advantage

• Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment

• Experience developing commercial products for volume manufacturing

• Demonstrated mechanical design and analysis experience

• Familiar with, but not limited to, sheet metal and busbar sizing and design, electrical equipment layout for creepage and clearance, shock/vibration/seismic product design

• Ability to travel and work with/in an international team

• Familiar with the new product development processes

• Relevant industry experience

• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with a globally distributed team to maximize results

• Demonstrated clarity of thinking to work through limited information and vague problem definitions

• Ability to weigh options quickly, take input from across team, and make technical decisions to push the pace of development

• Proactively identify and remove project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team

• Willing to share knowledge, responsibility, and credit to establish trust, credibility, and goodwill across the team

• Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity

• Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes