About the role

  • Chief Engineer – Aeromechanics at GE Vernova shaping organizational technical vision and driving engineering excellence across Gas Power Engineering. Collaborate and mentor in developing robust Turbine Systems.

Responsibilities

  • The Chief Engineer holds significant technical authority across the Engineering Enterprise, by defining and enforcing standards, while making decisions that influence project and business initiative outcomes.
  • Serve as the technical authority for end-to-end design and implementation of the most complex Aeromechanics projects.
  • Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert for Aeromechanics across Gas Power Engineering, providing guidance to project teams and stakeholders
  • Lead with Technical rigor to develop safe, high-quality products while being routinely Engaged during design process
  • Review and approve engineering documentation and deliverables to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
  • Provide single point authoritative technical decision making in the Aeromechanics throughout the business including supplier and field support
  • Provide leadership and guidance in the design review process, as well as presiding over formal design reviews
  • Foster an innovative environment and identify innovation opportunities of relevant technologies, regulations, competitors and industry trends while presenting at conferences and being a key interface with academia
  • Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in Aeromechanics , in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for introduction
  • Provide input and follow up on strategic investments to improve quality, compliance and performance of products
  • Collaborate directly with Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Generator Functional leaders and Senior Principal Engineers to review designs and provide strategic direction
  • Lead or participate in Aeromechanics related Patent Evaluation Boards
  • Drive problem resolution across multiple disciplines and identifying risks & mitigations to the macro system level
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, internal teams and external entities to resolve the most complex technical issues and ensure successful project execution
  • Identify and implement process opportunities for improvement by leveraging Lean and Artificial Intelligence to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost of products
  • Identify technical learning and development opportunities within Aeromechanics and recommend training sessions to address any gaps.
  • Leverage data and AI/ML tools to accelerate design space exploration, automate analysis, and improve defect detection and root-cause resolution.
  • Develop breadth by leading initiatives across the Engineering organization to drive system level product knowledge and cross functional solutions
  • Mentor and coach Senior Principal, Principal and Next Generation engineers to facilitate knowledge sharing across teams
  • Review and Approve the development of technical standards, best practices, design practices and process improvements
  • Exercise Curiosity by striving for improved products & processes to support external customers and internal teams
  • Be a Helpful resource to all levels of the global engineering team and encourage communication across the Engineering organization
  • Own and shape Aeromechanics community culture and identity by establishing values, norms, and ways of working that promote inclusion, diversity of thought, psychological safety, ownership, accountability, and high performance
  • Utilize cross functional connections across the CTH network to share best practices and lessons learned

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • minimum of 8 years of experience in the aeromechanical field
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver results.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clear communications and solid leadership on challenging technical issues
  • Experience interfacing with customers, conferences, user groups
  • Customer-focused with clear, concise written and oral communications at the appropriate level
  • Experience and demonstrated success working in a complex cross-functional global environment
  • Servant leadership mindset
  • Restless dissatisfaction with “the way things are done” … focused on continuous improvement
  • Data-driven but decisive despite ambiguity
  • Humble, open, collaborative, and continuously learning
  • Able to travel globally as needed
  • Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions

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
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off

Job title

Chief Engineer – Aeromechanics

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$166,000 - $276,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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