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The Role
Leads end-to-end structural design and new product introduction for wind turbine blades, including design tools, composite FEA, fatigue analysis, validation, requirements management, and serial production readiness. Owns blade shell integrity and manufacturing quality while collaborating with systems, manufacturing, sourcing, and fleet teams. Drives technical risk mitigation, continuous improvement, mentoring, and team development. Requires international travel to support global programs and manufacturing.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryGE Vernova is on a mission to electrify and decarbonize the world. The NPI Design Leader for Wind Blade Engineering sits at the intersection of advanced technical design and new product development (NPI) execution, ensuring that our wind blade designs are safe, reliable, and globally competitive. This role is responsible for leading the structural design, analysis, validation, and design tools strategy for next-generation wind turbine blade programs. You will drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge design tools, perform rigorous structural analysis, and oversee the validation strategy to deliver high-performance blade technology on a scale.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design Leadership: Lead the end-to-end structural design and development of wind turbine blades, from conceptual design through to turbine installation including seamless serial production & full scale validation. Responsible for underwriting the blade structure for all product design tollgates such as CDR, PDR, DDR & DVR.
- Design Tools Strategy: Develop, maintain, and optimize advanced design tools, automation scripts, and simulation workflows to increase engineering efficiency and design accuracy.
- Structural Analysis (FEA): Oversee complex structural analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of composite structures, fatigue life prediction, and load integration to ensure robust design performance.
- Validation Strategy: Define and execute the comprehensive blade validation strategy (component and full-scale testing). Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks through data-driven analysis of testing, manufacturing, and fleet data.
- Shell component ownership: Strategic direction & leadership to serve as the ultimate authority for the structural integrity, performance, and manufacturing quality of all blade shell components. Lead new technology development aligned to blade shell.
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Fleet Performance teams to develop blade design solutions that meet requirements across the product lifecycle.
- Requirements Management: Own blade component requirements for design, evaluation of system-level requirements feasibility, development of design & validation to meet requirements through product lifecycle.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of technical rigor, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing. Mentor Principal Engineer & Technical Leaders to drive best practices for design, analysis & validation with product lifecycle mindset. Ensure all lessons learned are incorporated in the standard work and design practices.
- Highest Performing Team: Build and maintain a strong team – attract, develop, and retain great talent. Create culture of empowerment, coaching, and talent development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in mechanical or structural systems engineering, with a focus on composite structures.
- Proven expertise in structural analysis, specifically Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for composite materials.
- Demonstrated experience in design tools development, process automation, and simulation software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, scripting for CAD/FEA platforms).
- Deep understanding of wind turbine blade design, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies.
- Strong project management experience with the ability to lead cross-functional programs in a global, matrixed environment.
- Ability to travel internationally to support global program and manufacturing needs
Desired Characteristics
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Structural Engineering, Composite Mechanics, or related field.
- Proven track record in NPI lifecycle environments, successfully taking complex blade composite products from concept to serial production & turbine installation.
- Familiarity with industry-standard design tools and PLM systems (e.g., CATIA, ABAQUS).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical trade-offs to diverse stakeholders.
- Note:
- To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university
- 8–10 years of professional experience in mechanical or structural systems engineering, focused on composite structures
- Expertise in structural analysis, including Finite Element Analysis for composite materials
- Experience developing design tools, process automation, and simulation software using Python, MATLAB, or scripting for CAD/FEA platforms
- Deep understanding of wind turbine blade design, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies
- Strong project management experience leading cross-functional programs in a global, matrixed environment
- Ability to travel internationally to support global programs and manufacturing needs
- Advanced degree in Structural Engineering, Composite Mechanics, or a related field
- Experience taking complex composite blade products through NPI from concept to serial production and turbine installation
- Familiarity with CATIA, ABAQUS, and PLM systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex technical trade-offs
GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.
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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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The Company
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.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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