Job Description SummaryAs part of GE Vernova Wind Engineering, the Blade subsystem team has responsibility for the design and support of wind blade components and systems. As the Principal Engineer - Blade Validation, you are responsible for the overall technical underwriting and acceptance of blade structural design validation. You will support defining requirements for validation plans and validation methods and procedures that will result in safe, high-quality products and services that meet customer needs.
The areas associated with blade validation include sub-scale testing, full-scale blade testing, prototype blade performance, and transportation/handling. You will work closely with design engineering teams to correlate testing results back to predictive models and driving continuous improvement. For these areas, you will support Senior Principal Engineers (SPEs) and Chief Engineers (CEs) to set and execute a strategy associated with full life-cycle risk mitigation.
You will collaborate with design teams, cross-functional teams and other designated experts across blade & turbine validation teams to achieve desired outcomes, sometimes executing the work yourself. You will mentor and develop engineering talent, creating technical depth within the blade validation domain.
This is a leadership position and requires technical proficiency and adept problem-solving skill while developing fundamental capabilities for organizational advancement.
As the Principal Engineer Blade Validation your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to lead design teams will be crucial in ensuring we can technically underwrite that our products and services are of high quality and meet customer needs. Your passion for innovation, your capacity to solve technical challenges head-on, and your ownership to develop technical talent will drive your success in OneWind Engineering.
Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities- Leading expert in composite wind blade structural validation including; sub-component testing, full-scale blade testing, prototype blade performance, and transportation/handling.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design teams involved in Blade structural design validation within the OneWind engineering team across all stages of the project lifecycle, spanning from conceptualization and design development to product launch and ongoing fleet operations.
- Accountable for technical rigor of validation test plans; creating strong link between product Design FMEA and validation strategies.
- Create and own blade validation procedures and best practices; ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement in design practices for blade validation to enable safe, high-quality products and services by working with design teams, CTHs, and cross functional teams.
- Stay informed and participate in relevant industry regulations, Intellectual Property and standards committees to influence the outcome of regulations and standards.
- Provide insight to Senior Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer and Functional Managers to identify technology needs and support technology development to address those needs.
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth through coaching & mentoring for controlled title holders and broader engineering team in your discipline.
- Work with people leaders to mentor and develop technical talent.
Qualification / Requirements- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in validation of composite structures.
- Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 10% of the time.
Desired Characteristics- Prior relevant technical leadership experience guiding teams through the design process to deliver safe, high-quality products.
- Strong technical expertise in full-scale wind blade validation with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, including remote teams, through design assessments and root cause assessments.
- Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability engineering, RCA 8D process, etc.
- Knowledge of wind turbine industry standards and regulations as it pertains to wind turbine blade validation.
- Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.
- Track record of curiosity and a strong passion for identifying and turning new ideas, technologies, and methodologies into product differentiated outcomes.
- Experience with coaching, mentoring, and developing technical engineering talent to guide their professional growth and career advancement.
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
