Pitch Bearing Lead Design Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide design expertise and FE analysis for the pitch bearing component within the OneWind organization, independently developing execution plans for complex analyses.

Lead design support for NPI, RCA/Quality, validation, and total lifecycle cost initiatives of pitch bearings, with limited oversight.

Collaborate with and guide cross functional teams, including Systems, Sourcing, Sourcing Quality, Materials, Services, Fleet Management, Lab Testing, and GE Suppliers to drive optimum rotor and turbine lifecycle cost.

Lead support of the Multi Generation Product Plan (MGPP) and drive initiatives that deliver site specific customer value with pitch bearings.

Drive technology needs and lead efforts to bring new technology into products.

Independently develop and deliver cost out via component, subsystem, and system level redesigns.

Apply GD&T standards to create and review technical drawings and specifications.

Lead testing activities that resolve design validation/field issues/PAC activities, coordinating with the Fleet Support team and Regional Customer Solution teams.

Responsible for complex assignments with long-term business implications, developing execution plans independently with limited oversight.

Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical material to internal and external audiences.

Lead hub mechanical subsystem problem solving and risk mitigation activities.

Partner with the Controlled Title Holders community across the business and global team to ensure high quality and consistency on systems design and trade-off decisions, as well as design practice evolution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar from an accredited College or University

Strong problem identification and solving ability, with demonstrated independent judgment

Work well within a cross matrixed, global organization in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, operating with limited oversight

Strong interpersonal skills, leading and influencing skills, and a positive energy

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to independently analyze and resolve complex problems

Demonstrated project management skills; able to develop execution plans for complex deliverables

Self-driven continuous learner who proactively drives projects to completion with limited oversight

Experience with GD&T and fundamental technical drawing guidelines

Able to independently develop and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Desired Characteristics

GE Vernova Edison Engineer

Pitch bearing engineering experience

FEA experience

Structural design experience (component or part design, mechanical systems, etc.)

Strong knowledge of wind turbine component design criteria and wind turbine systems integration

Great Team Player and emerging mentor - active listener, reliable and responsible, supports and respects team members - a positive influence

Continuous improvement mindset - productivity gains, technology development, challenging the status-quo, cost reduction, learning, etc.

Clear Thinker - able to independently drive towards solutions efficiently while wading through uncertainty

Demonstrated ability to communicate to all levels of the organization

Good verbal and written English communication