Lead Engineer -E3 - Wind Mechanical Component - Drive Train

Job description

3212716
Additional Cities

Queretaro
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy OnShore Wind
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

Mexico
Postal Code

76146
Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Design Engineer will execute engineering design and cost engineering to support the growing Onshore Wind business in the MWC Drivetrain Engineering team with focus on cost improvement and enhanced life / serviceability. The role will build on solid industrial experience in designing & qualifying suppliers and cost advances of rotating machinery equipment.
Essential Responsibilities

The lead design engineer responsibility shall include the cost out & new product development engineering, improving reliability/ quality our production drivetrain, design liaison with supplier engineering & manufacturing and develop designs and detailed specifications. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and to have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. The design responsibility reaches from the conceptual design stage through prototyping to the serial implementation and support of the installed fleet within the global Onshore Wind Drivetrain team. In addition, you will:
· Lead the drivetrain component cost advances through design and validation with attention to improving the understanding of the product alternatives. One of the key alternative paths is incorporating additive manufacturing options for these improved designs.
· Coordinate key tasks cross-functionally with engineers, quality teams, sourcing, planning, field support and suppliers.
· Work closely with suppliers and internal validation technicians on test planning, issues and resolution options
· Work closely with customers, customer support/ fleet support teams and systems engineering on fleet issues and up-tower servicing improvement determination
· Ensure project schedules are met by working closely with suppliers to identify and execute cost savings ideas and strategies that have good priority for each.
· Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
·Improve design practice rules and documentation for continuous improvement of the low speed drivetrain and bearings/ lubrication systems.
·Work to develop and execute the necessary tests to validate and prove robustness of component designs.
·Work with certification and testing institutes, support customer and due diligence activities.
Qualifications/Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 6 years engineering experience
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Three years rotating component designs and manufacturing knowledge including detail design tools, CAD and test experience
- Experience with Ansys or other finite element analysis tool
- Drivetrain design or application engineering background
- Experience with gearbox, rotating parts or bearing design experience
In case of being a GEIQ employee, you must have previously occupied a position as an E2 or E3
Desired Characteristics

- Strong critical thinking and customer solutions focus, proven record of creativity/ innovations
- Prior hardware ownership in design and introduction of product cost improvement projects from concept generation through full production
- Ability to work with global team members across cultural boundaries
- Willingness and ability to travel for 10% of time
- Quality process knowledge and experience
- Wind turbine or closely related design experience
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
Primary Country

Mexico
Primary State/Province

Queretaro
Primary City

Queretaro