Lead Engineer- Product Definition

GE Vernova
  • Greenville, North Carolina
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description Summary

    The Services Product Definition Engineering (PDE) team is responsible for the assembly and system integration of Gas Turbine Accessory System CAD models into Conversion, Modifications, and Uprates (CMU) projects. These projects are designed to improve the power output, running efficiency, and reliability of the existing Gas Turbine fleet.

    As part of GE Vernova's Product Definition team, you'll lead the development of innovative technical solutions, automation software, and processes that power the Digital Thread — the connected flow of product data from design through manufacturing. But this isn't just about writing code or building tools. You'll mentor and guide team members, set the technical direction, and serve as a key connector between design engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing — translating complex challenges into solutions that actually work at scale.

    Partnership is at the heart of this role. You'll build and sustain strong working relationships across adjacent engineering teams and the supply chain, driving collaboration that moves Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) technology forward. The ideas you champion and the alliances you build will shape how GE Vernova designs and delivers the energy systems the world depends on.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Create 3D CAD models and drawings using company sponsored CAD systems (NX), applying the latest techniques relative to CAD software, Data Management Systems (DMS) and MBE (Model Based Enterprise).
    • Ability to lead team of contractors. Responsible to assign, track, and check work for the team.
    • Utilize applicable LEAN tools and standard work processes for checking and productivity and Drive feedback for improvements.
    • Utilize applicable PLM system (Enovia / Teamcenter) to manage and issue product definition data.
    • Define & Coach on geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing capabilities.
    • Lead, analyze and implement improvements in key areas of Safety , quality, delivery and cost. 
    • Coach & Lead less experienced team members in accessories design creation, model-based product definition and other product definition tasks/processes.
    • Ensure design integrity and no high-risk escaping defects and drive improvements in FPY (error reduction).
    • Lead interface characteristics between components are established and agreed upon by owners of mating parts/systems.
    • Self-Check, Peer Check, validate, and issue models, drawings and Bill of materials.
    • Manage concurrent Engineering processes, understand input from the different engineering disciplines, monitor progress and quality, and ensure schedule requirements are met. 
    • Effectively communicate progress, status, risk, needed inputs and target release dates to stakeholders through daily management routines and communicate recommendations to internal and external GE Vernova customers through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical PDE data. 
    • Provide design support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve design, performance, manufacturing, supplier, or field issues.
    • Assure all technical data and processes align with the guidelines of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Design Customer Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements. 

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or Technical Associates degree with 6 years of relevant product definition experience
    • Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
    • Demonstrated understanding of solid modeling software and model-based definition packages
    • 3+ years of experience in Product Definition and/or relevant engineering fields

    Desired Characteristics

    • Experience in Gas Turbine Accessories and/or Plant design
    • Demonstrated experience in leading team members directly or indirectly
    • Effective written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to assertively communicate with Senior Leadership 
    • Demonstrated ability to delegate and follow-up
    • Demonstrated ability in managing several projects across functions (New Product Introduction, New Units, Services, Cost Out, etc.), ensuring On-time Delivery, with high quality and on-budget
    • Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience
    • Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives
    • Strong team player with the ability to effectively work under pressure
    • Focus on ownership, accountability and sense of urgency
    • Experience driving Drawing to Model Based Product Definition initiatives
    • CAD expertise with NX(Unigraphics)
    • PLM expertise with ENOVIA
    • Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
    • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

    This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

    Additional Information

    GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

    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

     

     

    For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

     

     

    Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

     

     

    This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 10, 2026.

     

     

    Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

     

     

    GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGreenville, North Carolina

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • Access Authorizationunmatched
    • Accessories Designunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Assembly Equipmentunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Candidate Screeningunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Programmingunmatched
    • Concurrencyunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • ENOVIAunmatched
    • Engineering Managementunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Government Requirementsunmatched
    • Government Standardsunmatched
    • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Model Validationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Plant Layout and Designunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Product Flowunmatched
    • Product Lifecycle Managementunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Product Programsunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Monitoringunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX)unmatched
    • Six Sigma Black Beltunmatched
    • Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
    • Solid Modelingunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Teamcenterunmatched
    • Technical Presentationunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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