Driveline Technical Leader

Job Description Summary

This senior level role will support the global Machine Head Driveline mechanical subsystem team with a focus on the low speed components (main shaft, main bearing, covers & seals). The TL will provide technical guidance & leadership to a team of design engineers who support the products through the entire life cycle from conceptual design through detailed design and development, testing, qualification, manufacturing and installed fleet support. The TL will drive technical excellence and continuous improvement in the design process, analysis, cost, and reliability of the components under their responsibility.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead group of design engineers through project execution pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and/or field issue resolution with a heavy focus on safety, quality and reliability verified by physical testing
• Provide first-stop technical feedback to engineers responsible for designing Low Speed Driveline components for wind turbines consisting of main bearings, main shafts, and bearing covers & seals
• Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
• Responsible for design, development, and testing/validation risk mitigation plans including DFMEA to prove component function and reliability considering system interactions and system reliability
• Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices
• Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield
• Drive collaboration with System, Sub-System, and component Engineers to integrate components into overall turbine design while satisfying turbine and interface requirements.
• Maintain “Systems Thinking” mindset and higher-level turbine system requirements to understand the needs and implications of potential component changes and impacts to the rest of the machine.
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
• Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
• Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, and new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of the team’s components
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years mechanical analysis and design experience in industry
• Minimum of 5 years design experience in Driveline subsystem components or similar components
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Technical drawing, GD&T, and manufacturing experience
• Experience with 3D-CAD tools (Unigraphics NX) and finite element analysis CAE tools (Ansys)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead global projects and team members across cultural boundaries
• Experience with technical root cause analysis of field failures and identifying design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
• Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change
• Fluent English written and spoken
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with components and suppliers in utility scale Wind Turbine Driveline subsystem (main bearing, main shaft, main bearing covers & seals)
• Proven track record of collaborating with global commodity leaders to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy
• Established design process knowledge and cross functional team leadership
  
  

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