Lead Engineer – Fleet Engineering, Mechanical Structures

GE Vernova

Lead Engineer overseeing RCA for mechanical structures in GE Vernova's fleet engineering team. Collaborating across various functions to drive root cause identification and systematic improvements.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apollo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned RCA from a technical & process perspective with cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing MCU for all Machinery structures components other than Machine Head
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
Support commercial and technical discussions with our suppliers to achieve field quality issue resolution
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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Detailed understanding of the product development cycle
Detailed understanding of the 8D problem solving process
Positive, resourceful, clear and strategic thinking problem solver mindset
Proven RCA technical expertise and project closure
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
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
Prior team management experience (either direct report or indirect reports)
Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time
Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine
Self-starter, with personal ownership and accountability

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Root Cause Analysis8D problem solvingMechanical engineeringProduct development cycleStatistical analysisQuality conceptsSix Sigma Black BeltLean methodologyWind turbine systemsMechanical structures

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingStrategic thinkingCommunicationTeam managementRelationship buildingMentoringResourcefulnessOwnershipAccountabilityCustomer focus

Certifications

Root Cause Analysis Training8-D CertificationApollo CertificationShainin Certification