Gearbox Engineering Leader

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Owns / influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering team that designs new technologies, new products, validates products, assesses products for new applications, supports requisitions, and develops solutions for fleet issue resolution
• Ensure design releases result in high product quality that meets availability, reliability, and performance targets
• Influence and execute business priorities utilizing LEAN tools to drive strong operational rigor
• Manage priorities of team members and utilize network and organizational knowledge to remove roadblocks as necessary.
• Promote a team culture that focuses on gearbox integration and performance prediction using appropriate analytical methods.
• Technically underwrite the gearbox system design and validation plans.
• Partner with the sourcing commodity and quality leaders to co-lead the gearbox component team to set product reliability expectations.
• Create a culture within the team that promotes product safety, psychological safety, collaboration, proactive engagement, accountability, and self-reflective growth.
• Set clear expectations for the team and hold team accountable to complete commitments on time in prioritization order of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Work with the systems and controls team to set expectations on product requirements and flow down.
• Work with cross functional leaders to down select technology choices.
• Partner with the materials team to set clear product requirements to meet reliability targets. Design and execute a team strategy that results in a high-performing team by hiring new talent, increasing the skills and capabilities of engineers, and managing poor performance in a timely manner.
• Collaborate without boundaries with a breadth of cross-functional teams to influence decisions and achieve customer-focused outcomes and minimize rework and workload creation in the organization.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with strategic suppliers to create transparency & collaboration opportunities .
• Present complex ideas in an easy-to-understand manner to internal senior leaders and external customers

Required Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

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