Job Description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Blade Components team. This is an ideal role for an emerging engineer looking to build a foundation in the wind energy industry while contributing to our next generation of wind turbine technology. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineering leaders to support the design, analysis, and evaluation of critical blade components, ensuring that every project adheres to our core commitment of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. You will gain hands-on experience bridging the gap between theoretical design and shop-floor reality, helping to develop components that are both structurally robust and optimized for manufacturing.

Throughout your daily work, you will have the opportunity to participate in the full product lifecycle—from assisting in the resolution of field quality issues and developing repair solutions to supporting New Technology Introduction (NTI) initiatives. Beyond your technical contributions, you will learn to collaborate across functions, working alongside Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to understand how engineering requirements drive our overall strategy. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn, curious about how things are built, and passionate about engineering excellence. If you are a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, psychologically safe environment and wants to jumpstart your career by influencing the future of wind energy, we invite you to grow with us and help drive the next phase of our manufacturing transformation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Learn from Experts: Work directly with senior engineering leaders to provide technical solutions for field quality issues, production processes, and cutting-edge new product designs.
• Contribute to Real Projects: Support the full engineering lifecycle—from scoping and planning new component developments to executing design and analysis tasks using foundational engineering principles.
• Master Design for Manufacturing: Learn to create blade component concepts that balance structural integrity with manufacturing reality, helping to define the acceptance criteria for our products.
• Build Your Technical Toolkit: Develop specialized knowledge in Blade Components, gaining hands-on experience with design specifications, industry standards, and the latest technical advancements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Get exposure to how an engineering department functions by working across teams to solve technical challenges and align on project goals.
• Prioritize Safety & Quality: Learn to apply the "Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost" framework to every task, ensuring our products meet the highest industry standards.
• Develop Data-Driven Skills: Use your analytical skills to support technical recommendations, helping to solve moderately complex problems under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Grow in a Supportive Culture: Thrive in a psychologically safe environment that prioritizes your professional growth through active coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• Gain Industry Perspective: Build a working knowledge of wind energy technology, competitive trends, and the factors that differentiate our products in the global market.
• Participate in Risk Management: Assist the team in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies, gaining a front-row seat to how we ensure safe and reliable product delivery.
• Improve Communication Skills: Gain experience in documenting technical work, explaining your findings, and building professional consensus within a team-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and concepts.
• Familiarity with metallic or composite component design and testing, mechanics, failure modes analysis, and building-block approach.
• Experienced with metallic or composite prototype building.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 20% of the time.

Desired Characteristics

• Postgraduate degree.
• Three years working experience in composite component design, composite component testing, or relevant experience.
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing.
• Technical understanding of wind blade composite structural components with demonstrated ability to design and own engineering outcomes regarding safety, quality, and fulfillment of customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work in manufacturing environment alongside operators and laboratory technicians.
• Experience in statistical analysis, holds APQP Level 2 certifications, and has familiarity with the TRL/MRL processes.
• Experience in complex issue resolution by coordinating cross-functional teams and demonstrating analytical problem-solving skills utilizing tools such as (FMEA), RCA 8D process, etc.
• Experience in project management by creating a clear, executable path from high level objectives, and demonstrating operational execution rigor by ensuring the objectives are realized.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to individuals at all levels of the organization while ensuring transparency and gaining alignment with internal/external stakeholders.

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 $72,000.00 and $108,000.00. 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 September 15, 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.