Lead Cold Section Engineer - Fleet Engineering

Job Description Summary

Looking to make a global impact and solve problems? Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

Within Product Service Engineering (PSE), our Fleet Engineering team's mission is to keep the world's lights on by diligently servicing our fleet of gas turbines, with an unwavering sense of urgency, quality, and innovation. Fleet Engineering closely ties together Services and GTE Design groups - we maintain high technical rigor while working with a sense of urgency our customers need.

The Lead Cold Section Engineer will have technical ownership of HA, F, and other technologies, including Compressor blades, compressor & turbine rotors and casings. They will be responsible for delivering optimal solutions for our customers and will have a focus on SAFER cases, key root cause analysis (RCA) milestones, ER subcases, services NCRs, perform hand calcs and detailed analyses, own select corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) redesigns, and lead fleet leader inspections.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality ER subcase resolution and design support for RCA investigations. Own/support and deliver RCA and CAPA actions on time to committed dates.
• Conceive innovative ideas to solve Cold Section design problems.
• Leverage hand calcs, CAD, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for analysis supporting RCAs and/or CAPA deliverables.
• Conduct technical reviews for design tasks with Controlled Title Holders (CTHs), following the documented NPI and RCA processes. Evaluate and mitigate component/system level risks.
• Be a champion for Lean and continuous improvement. Develop standard work and identify creative ways to improve our processes and design methods.
• Maintain strong relationships with Gas Turbine Engineering (GTE) teams. Keep abreast of new NTI and NPI designs which will be fielded soon.
• Drive technical rigor and integrity in all aspects of design and post-design work.
• Apply knowledge of gas turbine design and systems to implement field solutions which enhance durability, reliability, repairability, performance, operational flexibility, emissions, and value.
• As appropriate, support outages, lab tests, and associated data-processing.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including PSE/CSE, Field Services, Controlled Title Holders, Systems, Operability, Performance, Reliability, MYA, Heat Transfer, GTE Design, Controls, Accessories, PDE, Materials, Global Supply Chain, Quality, and Repair.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college; or relevant experience that would be equal to a bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of Gas Turbine Engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Relevant experience designing, servicing, or testing gas turbine hardware.
• Advanced engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
• Proficient with ANSYS, NX, and other analytical tools.
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings & BOMs.
• Strong organizational & communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating in a matrixed global organization.
• Humble, open, and a continuous learner. Able to collaborate across global teams.
• Familiar with TOPS 8D or other Root Cause techniques.
• Ability to rapidly change directions for multiple concurrent projects based on emergent business priorities.

About Us

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For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $85,600.00 - 142,600.00 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 a 10% performance bonus.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This position will stay open on the career website until at least 10/21/2024.

Benefits Available to You:

GE 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: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. 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 invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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.

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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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No