Lead Mechanical component Engineer-2
GE Vernova
Office
Chennai, India
Full Time
Job Description Summary
As a Lead Mechanical Component and System Designer you will be an integral part of a dynamic team designing new hybrid energy products. The focus of the design work is delivering cutting edge power conversion systems (LV/MV Drives). An ideal candidate for this position will have experience in product design, development, and manufacturing of renewable hybrid systems.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Electro-mechanical engineering & design ownership of LV and MV Drive systems intended for volume manufacturing.
- Provide mechanical design and analysis expertise through all phases of product development, from requirements definition through design and development, validation and product life-cycle support
- Prepare all necessary deliverables and lead the successful presentation at Design Reviews for all mechanical aspects of product development programs.
- Support/lead conceptual design studies and trade-offs that address product requirements such as cost, performance, flexibility, and reliability.
- Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Product Line, Projects, Supply Chain, and Partners to execute and deliver for competitive productive solutions.
- Follow and promote GE Vernova standards for high integrity and oversight of processes protecting Intellectual Property, export-controlled information, and strategic technology
- Support mechanical design strategies, contribute to multi-generation system and technology plans in conjunction with Product Line.
- Strong background in documentation of design work to ensure critical information is captured and available across the team
- Drive quick, complete technical root cause analysis of field issues and identify design related corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Identify and execute cost saving ideas and strategies
- Drive lessons learned, best practices and standardization into drawings, specifications, design practices and processes
- Help Implement a strategy for balancing technical risk and speed to market
- Stay current with competitor developments, academic efforts, and potential future disruptive concepts
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors/Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/CAD design Preferred)
- Mechanical Design with Development expertise (8-12 Years) in LV/MV drives
- Experience and In-depth knowledge in requisition engineering and cost reduction exercise – Localization and VA/VE
- Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization with required technical specification
- Good knowledge in CAD tools, Sheet metal design and International standards/GD&T
- Exposure to Manufacturing process and Quality standards
- Ensure OTD /FTY of deliverables
- Technical and Risk management experience
- Demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others to achieve results, strong influencing skills
- Lead. Experience to work with cross-functional teams and global assignments
- Self-starter, Initiator & Solution finder for critical problems with high motivation
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Fluent in English
Desired Characteristics:
- Good knowledge and understanding in Simulation tools - PRO-E, Ansys, Creo
- Hands on experience in Container customization design
- Exposure in DFMEA & DFM will be an added advantage
- Six sigma – DMAIC or DFSS will be an added advantage
- Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment
- Experience developing commercial products for volume manufacturing
- Demonstrated mechanical design and analysis experience
- Familiar with, but not limited to, sheet metal and busbar sizing and design, electrical equipment layout for creepage and clearance, shock/vibration/seismic product design
- Ability to travel and work with/in an international team
- Familiar with the new product development processes
- Relevant industry experience
- Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and with a globally distributed team to maximize results
- Demonstrated clarity of thinking to work through limited information and vague problem definitions
- Ability to weigh options quickly, take input from across team, and make technical decisions to push the pace of development
- Proactively identify and remove project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
- Willing to share knowledge, responsibility, and credit to establish trust, credibility, and goodwill across the team
- Self-driven and able to work under minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Lead Mechanical component Engineer-2
Office
Chennai, India
Full Time
August 13, 2025