GE Vernova

Lead Product Definition Engineer

GE Vernova$89K — $148K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 3 years in mechanical design, preferably with large-scale composite structures
  • Proven experience leading at least one full NPI cycle from conceptual design to production
  • Minimum of 3 years in composite ply-stacking and layup definition
  • Experience managing complex EBOMs and MBOMs with over 500 line items
  • Proficient in conducting stack-up analysis and applying GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 standards
  • 2500+ hours of advanced CAD modeling in Siemens NX or CATIA

Responsibilities

  • Create CAD models and drawings for blade components
  • Develop manufacturing and quality documentation for the blade process
  • Conduct stack-up analysis to meet design requirements
  • Provide on-site support during test blade and prototype production start-up
  • Execute design and validation for assigned projects following engineering principles
  • Participate in technical and program reviews as a presenter or reviewer
  • Utilize in-depth technical knowledge and analytical thinking to inform policy and strategy

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resources
  • Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Product Definition Engineer plays a key role in bringing new wind blade designs to life by driving the detailed design and documentation of blade development projects. This role is central to delivering a complete design package for the Regions and relevant group functions, ensuring designs are accurately developed, thoroughly documented, and successfully verified during production startup at the proto-build factory.

The primary objective of this position is to deliver high-quality design and documentation for new wind blades on time and with excellence. Working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and execution, this role partners closely with internal and external stakeholders-including Engineering, Process Engineering, Global Equipment Engineering, Plants, Quality, and Sourcing-to help turn innovative blade concepts into production-ready solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Creation of CAD models and drawings for the blade components and change in design implementation & management
  • Creation of manufacturing and quality documentation of the blade component/process
  • Stack-up analysis to achieve various design requirements
  • On-site support to ensure smooth start-up of testblade, prototype and 0-series production and supports in validation on the design and documentation during protobuild.
  • Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
  • Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
  • Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.

Education and Experience
  • Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace from an accredited university.
  • Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design. Specifically focused on large-scale composite structures or turbine blade components will be advantage.
  • Product Lifecycle: Proven track record of leading the product definition phase for at least 1 full NPI (New Product Introduction) cycles, from conceptual design through to serial production.


Technical Expertise & Product Definition
  • Composite Design: Minimum of 3 years of experience in composite ply-stacking, layup definition,
  • BOM Management: Demonstrated experience managing complex EBOMs (Engineering Bill of Materials) and MBOM containing 500+ line items, ensuring 100% accuracy in parts integration and downstream manufacturing handoffs.
  • Tolerance Analysis: Proficiency in performing Stack-up Analysis and applying GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) per ASME Y14.5 standards to ensure a 95% first-time yield during assembly.
  • Manufacturing/Product documentation : Proficiency in building the manufacturing and other product documentation needed for manufacturing the blades in a factory


Software & Digital Proficiency
  • CAD Mastery: Minimum of 2500 hours of advanced modeling experience in Siemens NX or CATIA specifically with surfacing and large assembly management.
  • PLM Systems: Minimum of 3 years of experience using PLM software (e.g., Teamcenter or Enovia) for version control, change management (ECR/ECN), and data integrity.


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Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 05, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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