Main Responsibilities:
- Wing to Wing ownership of Machine Head mechanical product issues for assigned RCA’s.
- Own, lead, execute, and resolve assigned RCAs on Machine Head mechanical systems from both technical and operational perspective, to drive root cause analysis to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing Major Component Upgrades (MCUs) for all Machine Head components.
- Define and implement fast track containment for the assigned RCAs.
- Develop effective relationships with the Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering (Machine Head), Field, Sourcing, Parts and Quality teams along with other resources in Customer Solutions to foster the best solutions to our fleet problems.
- Identifies and secures the roles and functions required as part of the RCA team, escalating when required.
- Work cross-functionally to keep track of the impact of assigned RCAs on availability, identifying failure rates and leading the efforts to reduce those on major components such as Gearbox, Main bearing or Yaw bearings.
- Keep track of defined assigned RCA KPIs, especially for On Time Delivery.
- Main point of contact for technical expertise on RCA related communications, providing clear, concise, and consistent messages for internal and external Customers.
- Support escalated PAC cases related with assigned RCA’s, ensuring standard dispositions are created for RCA related PAC cases.
- Support RCA related SAFER Actions, supporting the definition of a potential general approach to reduce unnecessary re-work for future potential similar cases (i.e. identifying reference case).
- Partner with Sourcing on vendor recovery of supplier-caused defects.
- Support commercial and technical discussions with our suppliers to achieve field quality issue resolution.
- Provide regular updates on RCA progress and related action plan in Quality Suite (RCA reporting platform).
- Owns the definition of the RCA necessary budget for PO’s and cost/benefit impact evaluation, owning the PO workflow related process to get approvals and issue the necessary PO’s along the RCA.
- Maintain thorough and well-organized documentation of the RCA within Fleet Engineering folder.
- Owns the RCA report, providing regular updates at every step.
- Mentor junior RCA team leaders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering
- Proven knowledge and/or Min 10 years of experience on leading/supporting mechanical RCAs (8D, Shainin, Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies).
- Proven extensive work experience preferably in the wind industry.
Desired Characteristics
- Previous deep technical understanding on Yaw systems, Drivetrain, Bearings, Gearbox and/or HPU and other auxiliary systems used within Machine Head environment.
- Detailed understanding of the product development cycle.
- Detailed understanding of the 8D problem solving process.
- Positive, resourceful, clear and strategic thinking problem solver mindset. Able to think outside of the box to bring creative, sustainable solutions to complex scenarios.
- Proven RCA technical expertise and project closure.
- Technical Versatility and ability to learn technology outside of one's specialty.
- Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time.
- Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine.
- Root Cause Analysis Training or Certification (8-D, Apollo, Shainin or similar).
- Statistically literate and familiar with quality concepts and tools (Six-sigma BB, Lean, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Product reliability mindset.
- Excellent field and customer mind-set. Experience with internal and/or external customer communications, particularly with product quality topics like RCAs.
- Prior team management experience (either direct report or indirect reports), with influential leadership experience with credibility, the ability to partner, energize and focus teams to deliver on priorities.
- Self-starter, with personal ownership and accountability.
- Ability to understand business processes, issues, and concerns and translate into solutions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment and highly matrixed environments.
- Master’s Degree or above in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
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: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113 200,00 and $188 800,00. 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 octobre 07, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 10 years of experience leading or supporting mechanical root cause analyses
- Experience with 8D, Shainin, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar RCA methodologies
- Extensive work experience, preferably in the wind industry
- Root Cause Analysis training or certification, such as 8D, Apollo, or Shainin
- Statistical literacy and familiarity with quality tools, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean
- Technical understanding of yaw systems, drivetrains, bearings, gearboxes, HPU, or related Machine Head systems
- Understanding of product development cycles and the 8D problem-solving process
- Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time
- Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine
- Prior team management or influential leadership experience
- Master's degree or higher in Engineering
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
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