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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

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GE Vernova

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