GE Vernova

Product Definition engineer

GE Vernova$89K — $148K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university
  • Minimum of 5 years' mechanical design experience, preferably in large-scale composite structures or turbine blades
  • Experience leading the product definition phase for at least 1 New Product Introduction cycle
  • Proficiency in managing complex Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Materials with 500+ items
  • Skilled in performing tolerance analysis and applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards

Responsibilities

  • Create CAD models and drawings for blade components
  • Develop manufacturing and quality documentation
  • Conduct stack-up analyses to meet design requirements
  • Provide on-site support during test blade and prototype production startup
  • Execute design and evaluation of projects using engineering principles
  • Present and review technical materials in program reviews
  • Leverage technical expertise to support policy and strategy execution

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to 24/7 Health Coach and nursing resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential services
  • Company matching contributions and retirement benefits through the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and disability benefits
  • Life insurance and 12 paid holidays
  • Permissive time off policy
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Product Definition Engineer plays a pivotal role in the end-to-end lifecycle of our wind turbine blades. You will be responsible for translating complex design concepts into precise, high-quality technical documentation that drives our development projects from initial design through to industrialization. A key aspect of this role is your presence at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing-you will provide critical design verification during the production startup at our Proto build factories, ensuring our innovations transition seamlessly from the drawing board to the field.

To be successful in this position, you must be a proactive bridge-builder. You will secure high-quality design outputs by fostering close, cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders-including Engineering, Process Engineering, Global Equipment Engineering, Quality, and Sourcing-as well as our external partners. If you are a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering engineering excellence within demanding project timelines, we invite you to join us in shaping the next generation of wind energy.

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.

Basic Requirements
  • Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace from an accredited university.
  • Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 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 and Product Definition Experience
  • 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
  • CAD Mastery: Modeling experience in Siemens NX or CATIA specifically with surfacing and large assembly management.
  • PLM Systems: Experience in 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 September 08, 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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