Energy tech co. that designs, builds, services gas, nuclear, hydro, steam & wind power systems globally.
The leader will set long‑term strategy, yearly priorities, and daily management routines to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, while partnering with the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) to strengthen expertise and simplify processes. They will champion innovation by adopting cutting‑edge model‑based product definition technologies and fostering continuous improvement, while maintaining a positive, collaborative environment across manufacturing, engineering, project management, sourcing, quality, and supplier functions.
Key responsibilities include meeting business goals for standardization, direct release optimization, and reducing requisition hours; creating and overseeing programs, budgets, and plans to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction; providing training, support, and coaching to expand technical contributions; and managing performance evaluations, salary planning, promotions, and timely feedback. The leader must also ensure adherence to engineering standards, design practices, lessons learned, and standard work to deliver high‑quality deliverables.
GE Vernova's Gas Power Engineering Configuration Management and Product Definition (CMPD) team seeks a senior leader familiar with US labor unions to head the generator and steam turbine product definition groups. The role oversees all design and drafting activities, including creation of 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stack‑ups, and electronic data formats that support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection. The global design organization comprises over 100 professionals in the United States, Mexico, and multiple contractor locations.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least eight years of relevant experience and a minimum of three years in a people‑leadership role. The position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring on‑site presence in Schenectady, NY on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Desired qualifications include prior experience leading US‑based unionized labor, proficiency in lean tools, expertise in CAD/PLM systems, knowledge of product definition processes, GD&T, mechanical design, and power generation equipment, as well as strong communication and influencing abilities.
GE Vernova offers a competitive salary ranging from $152,400 to $254,000, discretionary annual bonuses, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with company matching, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and flexible time off. The company emphasizes its mission to electrify the world while decarbonizing it, fostering a culture of innovation, customer focus, lean practices, and teamwork.