Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Mechanical Component and System Designer you will be an integral part of a dynamic team designing new hybrid energy products. The focus of the design work is delivering cutting edge power conversion systems (LV/MV Drives). An ideal candidate for this position will have experience in product design, development, and manufacturing of renewable hybrid systems.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Electro-mechanical engineering & design ownership of LV and MV Drive systems intended for volume manufacturing.
• Provide mechanical design and analysis expertise through all phases of product development, from requirements definition through design and development, validation and product life-cycle support
• Prepare all necessary deliverables and lead the successful presentation at Design Reviews for all mechanical aspects of product development programs.
• Support/lead conceptual design studies and trade-offs that address product requirements such as cost, performance, flexibility, and reliability.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Product Line, Projects, Supply Chain, and Partners to execute and deliver for competitive productive solutions.
• Follow and promote GE Vernova standards for high integrity and oversight of processes protecting Intellectual Property, export-controlled information, and strategic technology
• Support mechanical design strategies, contribute to multi-generation system and technology plans in conjunction with Product Line.
• Strong background in documentation of design work to ensure critical information is captured and available across the team
• Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field issues and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
• Drive lessons learned, best practices and standardization into drawings, specifications, design practices and processes
• Help Implement a strategy for balancing technical risk and speed to market
• Stay current with competitor developments, academic efforts, and potential future disruptive concepts

• Bachelors/Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/CAD design Preferred)
• Mechanical Design with Development expertise (8-12 Years) in LV/MV drives
• Experience and In-depth knowledge in requisition engineering and cost reduction exercise - Localization and VA/VE
• Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization with required technical specification
• Good knowledge in CAD tools, Sheet metal design and International standards/GD&T
• Exposure to Manufacturing process and Quality standards
• Ensure OTD /FTY of deliverables
• Technical and Risk management experience
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others to achieve results, strong influencing skills
• Lead. Experience to work with cross-functional teams and global assignments
• Self-starter, Initiator & Solution finder for critical problems with high motivation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English

• Good knowledge and understanding in Simulation tools - PRO-E, Ansys, Creo
• Hands on experience in Container customization design
• Exposure in DFMEA & DFM will be an added advantage
• Six sigma - DMAIC or DFSS will be an added advantage
• Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment
• Experience developing commercial products for volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated mechanical design and analysis experience
• Familiar with, but not limited to, sheet metal and busbar sizing and design, electrical equipment layout for creepage and clearance, shock/vibration/seismic product design
• Ability to travel and work with/in an international team
• Familiar with the new product development processes
• Relevant industry experience
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with a globally distributed team to maximize results
• Demonstrated clarity of thinking to work through limited information and vague problem definitions
• Ability to weigh options quickly, take input from across team, and make technical decisions to push the pace of development
• Proactively identify and remove project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
• Willing to share knowledge, responsibility, and credit to establish trust, credibility, and goodwill across the team
• Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility