Lead Product Definition Engineer

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Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is a purpose-built global energy company focused on electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. Through its Wind business, GE Vernova designs and manufactures advanced wind energy technologies that help deliver more reliable, affordable, and sustainable power worldwide.

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.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: 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 April 22, 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.