MWC Systems Consulting Engineer

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**Job Description Summary**
The Consulting Engineer is a recognized expert in the development and design of utility scale wind turbines, across the whole product as a system. The Consulting Engineer will apply systems engineering expertise and system thinking principles to the goal of providing a quality product that meets customer expectations while at the same time meeting GE commercial targets. This to be achieved via the application of robust processes of design, creation and optimization of systems, identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternative system design concepts, carrying out design trade-off studies, selecting and implementing the best designs and verifying that the design is properly integrated and executed. The Consulting Engineer works across the product lifecycle from early stage product definition to fleet-wide deployment and operation. Responsible for driving rigor, technical quality, and engineering excellence by engaging with cross-functional business stakeholders to constructively manage and resolve complex issues within the various teams. Expected to lead projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business. Responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications.
**Job Description**
**About us:**
GEs Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100 GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GEs most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GEs 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.
**Why we come to work:**
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge -and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and youll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, youll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the green energy transition.
**Essential Responsibilities:**
Operates within the Megawatt Constrained (MWC) Segment, focused on the MWC product platforms from pre-concept through validation and fleet support.
Drive activities related to new onshore wind product development and the upgrading of existing products with an emphasis on total turbine system interactions and trades, and alignment with critical stakeholders
Use judgement to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of product management, technology and engineering. Provide new perspective to existing solutions. Use multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
Initiate and/or review test and validation plans at the subsystem and system level
Lead and drive resolution of major field issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Drive and lead the development of component DFMEAs as effective tools to identify and manage risk
Steer the development of existing and new design practices, including ensuring that lessons learned are captured and communicated
Represent GE in external industrial or standard-setting bodies
Enhance and promote engineering excellence in the organization, including development of system methods, tools and standard work.
Write invention disclosures and foster others to do the same
Mentor and help grow technical expertise and promote the technical career path
Model the culture of learning and development, mutual respect and inclusiveness
Consult with and support the Chief Engineers Office in the execution of goals of the office
**Required Qualifications:**
Master's degree in Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of wind industry experience
**Desired Characteristics:**
Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Demonstrated systems thinker balances risk appropriately, considers lifecycle view of products, and properly assesses trades between components/subsystems
Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment
Extensive wind turbine design experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Build collaborative and supportive teams.
Demonstrated clear thinker able to solve complex technical challenges and communicate actions/solutions in clear concise manner
Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
Experienced in wind turbine certification by third parties
Demonstrated ability to successfully coach, mentor, and guide technical teams
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
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Posted:
2022-02-25
Expires:
2022-03-27
General Electric

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