Lead Driveline Mechanical Engineer

GE Vernova

Greenville, United States

Full Time

Posted October 12, 2026

$98k - $164k

Power Generation

Apply Now

Application opens on company website

Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

The successful candidate will be a part of GE Vernova’s Wind Global Machine Head Driveline subsystem.

Key Responsibilities

Execute projects pertaining to new product introduction, new technology integration, and field issue resolution with a heavy focus on quality and reliability verified by physical testing
Be responsible for designing build-to-spec seals and build-to-print covers + main shafts for wind turbines encompassing component specification design, analysis, system interaction, and system reliability
Hold ownership of and drive lessons learned, best practices, and standardization into design related documentation such as design practices, drawings, and technical specifications
Responsible for design, development of testing/validation plans to prove component function and reliability
Provide innovative design solutions to meet aggressive timing, product cost, and reliability targets
Ensure quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications applying all GE and industry processes, standards, and best practices
Work cross functionally, developing strong relationships with quality teams, manufacturing engineers, sourcing, suppliers, field support, and others to improve product quality and first-time yield
Support manufacturing, sourcing, and the field with issue resolution and quick corrective actions for design related causes (NCR, SDR, PAC)
Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field failures and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
Drive efforts to introduce advanced technology, materials, manufacturing methods, new design tools/methods to advance the strategic position of yaw subsystem components

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Substantial mechanical analysis and design experience in industry
Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing
Experience with 3D-CAD tools like Unigraphics / Siemens NX
Excellent communication, project management, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead global projects with team members across cultural boundaries
Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions
Established problem solving process knowledge and execution
Strong desire and ability to drive improvement and change
Fluent English written and spoken
For roles located in the USA: Must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this position opening.
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with the design and/or application of bearings in rotating equipment
Working knowledge of Ansys or other finite element analysis tools
Engineering experience in Design/Product Development of mechanical components (preferably wind turbine mechanical components)
Experience with system design including interface definition, system stiffness, DFMEA, and design for manufacturability / installation / serviceability.
Experience with industrial component manufacturing processes
Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management processes & tools
Proven track record of collaborating with business product managers and suppliers/vendors to optimize component costs and influence purchasing strategy
Experience on power generation products
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).