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Job Description SummaryThe Mechanical Engineering role is part of the Nacelle & Frames team within the Wind Machine Head Engineering Subsection.

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EngineeringMechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineering role is part of the Nacelle & Frames team within the Wind Machine Head Engineering Subsection. This position involves complete lifecycle ownership of structural mechanical components for wind turbines, including composites, metallic structures, cranes, seals, and louvers. Responsibilities include New Product/Technology Introduction, Validation & Testing, Field Support, and Root Cause Analysis. The role requires design and development of mechanical components under the technical guidance and mentorship of senior engineers.

Responsibilities

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→Design and develop engineering solutions for mechanical structural components of wind turbines, including composites, metallic structures, cranes, seals, and louvers.
→Collaborate with other engineering teams within GE Wind to ensure seamless integration between mechanical systems and components.
→Work alongside System, Sub-System, and Component Engineers to integrate components into the overall turbine design while meeting turbine and interface requirements.
→Own the detailed engineering specifications and drawings needed to support the sourcing of wind turbine components.
→Conduct technical risk assessments and manage risk mitigation, including DFMEA, design verification, and validation test plans
→Assist in resolving safety and functional issues related to mechanical components in active turbines.
→Maintain a "Systems Thinking" approach to comprehend higher-level turbine system requirements and the implications of potential component changes.
→Utilize standard design practices, tools, and apply lessons learned to enhance design processes.

→Ensure the quality of new and revised drawings, BoMs, and specifications by adhering to GE and industry standards and best practices.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in product design and development within the wind industry or a relevant industry.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Working knowledge in CAD (preferably Unigraphics NX 3D-CAD), CAE (preferably Ansys), and PLM tools.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Expertise in wind turbine structural components.
Experience in technical problem-solving, including NPI design, NTI development, problem solving & RCA resolution, and method/tool development.
Highly motivated, self-starter with a positive and flexible attitude towards changing environments.
Proven ability in structured problem-solving, learning agility, and systems thinking.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience working in project teams in an international environment.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No