Lead Engineer - Product Definition

Profile

**Job Description Summary**
The Lead Engineer Product Definition will be responsible for creating 3D detailed design models and drawing prints as part of New Product Introduction of wind turbine blades. Position will require close collaboration with Structural Design Engineering & Manufacturing team to ensure design meets product and manufacturing requirements. Development of standard practices and cycle time improvements for detailed modeling activities will also be required for this position.
**Job Description**
**About us:**
LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business is a world leading supplier of blades and service to the wind industry. The wind turbine industry is becoming increasingly complex, with radical progress made over the last few decades, providing great opportunities for professional development and a work environment that promotes initiative and creativity. If working in a company which creates state-of-the-art technology and processes attracts you, LM Wind Power has a career for you.
**Why we come to work:**
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge -and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and youll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, youll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition
**Essential Responsibilities**
Direct People Leader to employees in Americas region working within Product Performance functional team.Responsibilities include employee performance review, salary & bonus planning, and employee career growth planning.
Alignment on resource allocation & priorities with Functional Team leaders to ensure on-time completion of projects.Communication to employees expected deliverables and direct link to business KPIs.
Strategic execution planning in close connection with LM sourcing, manufacturing and quality team members.
Ensure Production continuity with 24/7 support to Americas plants for all products (LM & 3rd party).
Drive Product Improvements to Reduce Cost of Manufacturing for current products.
Engage with NPI/NTI teams to ensure design readiness for manufacturing.
Build strong relationship with LM factory leadership to ensure alignment on resources to support cost & cycle time reduction initiatives.
Coordinate activities with ONW team members to support continuous improvement initiatives for 3rd party manufactured blades.
Allocate engineering resources for Corrective/Preventative actions related to field issues in Americas region. Provide feedback loop to Blade Structural Design & Component Teams with respect to field issues.
**Required Qualifications:**
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in product design engineering role
**Desired Characteristics:**
Proficient in CATIA Composites Design and Surface modeling
Proficient in NX CAD modeling
Proficient in data management tools (Enovia PLM, TeamCenter)
Experienced in CATIA 3D solid modeling
Extensive knowledge of wind turbine blade designs, materials, manufacturing & operations
A strong and inclusive communicator, able to remain focused on delivery and execution
International experience and cultural awareness covering Americas, Europe, India and China
Strong English language skill (verbal and writing)
Self-driven and self-motivated. Able to work in a matrix organization.
Lean Six Sigma certification
**Additional Information**
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
Categories
Manufacturing / Production
Engineering
Government
Posted:
2022-02-25
Expires:
2022-03-27
General Electric

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com