Lead Compressor Airfoils Design Engineer
Apply NowCompany: GE Vernova, Inc.
Location: Greenville, SC 29615
Description:
Job Description Summary
As part of the fast-paced and progressive Compressor Module Engineering Team, the Lead Compressor Airfoils Design Engineer will design and analyze compressor airfoils hardware for new units and upgrades, work with the Global Supply Chain to support and qualify new hardware, support and perform RCA & CAPA activities with partners in Product Service and reduce cost and add value to our products through Product Cost Out (PCO) and Pivot to Value (P2V) activities.
The Lead Compressor Airfoils Design Engineer will partner with the Technical Leader (TL), People Leader (PL), and Controlled Title Holder (CTH) community to ensure that airfoils hardware will meet Product and Design Practice CTQs, as well as assist in developing and/or improving existing design processes and tools.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Characteristics
Pay Transparency:
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 88,600.00 - 147,600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% annual performance incentive.
This posting is expected to close on 4/29/2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's
welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.
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
As part of the fast-paced and progressive Compressor Module Engineering Team, the Lead Compressor Airfoils Design Engineer will design and analyze compressor airfoils hardware for new units and upgrades, work with the Global Supply Chain to support and qualify new hardware, support and perform RCA & CAPA activities with partners in Product Service and reduce cost and add value to our products through Product Cost Out (PCO) and Pivot to Value (P2V) activities.
The Lead Compressor Airfoils Design Engineer will partner with the Technical Leader (TL), People Leader (PL), and Controlled Title Holder (CTH) community to ensure that airfoils hardware will meet Product and Design Practice CTQs, as well as assist in developing and/or improving existing design processes and tools.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ownership of GT compressor mechanical airfoil designs for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and Legacy Alstom designs
- Execution of the design, analysis, and evaluation of business-critical projects using sound engineering principles, and adhering to business standards and program requirements
- Collaboration with cross functional / cross-organization teams including the Aero engineering, Thermal sciences, Materials engineering, Test engineering, Systems engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Product Definition teams
- Execution of required NPI design reviews, from conceptual phase through detailed design, and into manufacturing, production, and validation in addition to helping assess fielded hardware & production deviations
- CAD model creation for optimization and analysis
- Finite element analysis (FEA) or component & sub-system integrity, modal studies, and lifing
- Product definition, drawing creation and review
- Validation of new designs through testing support and data post-processing.
- Basic understanding of key business drivers and how the team's deliverables integrate with other cross-functional teams
- Resolution of manufacturing and fleet issues through physics-based problem solving and mentorship with senior and chief engineers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
Desired Characteristics
- 3+ years of airfoils experience
- Advocacy of lean principles and innovative thought process
- Ability to use CAD tools for model creation (ie. UG NX)
- Ability to use finite element computer codes (ie ANSYS)
- Experience with Aeromechanics validation, strain gage placement and post-processing
- Familiarity with drafting standards or practices and geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Gas turbine design, aerospace design, manufacturing experience and/or field experience
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Matlab or Python familiarity
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
- Ability to assess and resolve problems across different teams
Pay Transparency:
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 88,600.00 - 147,600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for 10% annual performance incentive.
This posting is expected to close on 4/29/2025.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's
welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Benefits Available to You
GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Inclusion & Diversity
At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
About GE Vernova Gas Power
GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.
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