Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

The Lead Engineer in the Large Generator COE (Center of Excellence ) is responsible for leading the design execution of generator mechanical components for large hydro projects. This role ensures key deliverables are met with high-quality standards and on-time execution. The Lead Engineer collaborates with consulting and principal engineers to validate designs, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement. This role actively drives innovation, cost optimization, and knowledge sharing while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for validation of designs for the projects under execution in COE; support COE on key deliverables & timely execution of projects while maintaining first pass yield.
• Work closely with consulting engineer, Develop design practices ; update & maintain technical guidelines ;
• Adopt to new emerging technology/ solutions & transfer know how to the COE team.
• Leverage experience and technical competency to solve business problems collaborating with cross-functional teams from product line, systems engineering, material process, advanced manufacturing engineering, sourcing, quality & Site teams.
• Lead & deliver on NPI, cost out programs & should cost approach in COE ; actively assess new ideas & technologies for enabling product cost-out.
• Implement lessons learnt from fleet issues, supplier quality issues into new designs focusing on design robustness
• Exercise technical discretion and decision making ; address & resolve site & customer related issues.
• Respects GE Global Engineering technical know-how rules. (Technology, Quality, TRS) .
• Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort to maintain healthy group dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Advanced degree in engineering with minimum 10 + years experience in Hydro.
• Strong knowledge in one or several Hydro products / components/ Systems. Hands on experience in execution of engineering of hydro projects & detailed know how on hydro generator technology & design .
• Strong experience in execution of basic & detail engineering of Large hydro generator design with good checking & validation skills.
• Experienced in 3D CAD System preferably UG NX, User Level experience in PLM software (SAP /Enovia)
• Shall be open minded, multicultural & shall be able to work efficiently with cross regional team of respective COEs
• Language: Excellent verbal and written English language skills for international communication. Knowledge of other languages preferable however not mandatory

Desirable

• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy; ability to interact with functions
• Strong analytical & critical thinking skills; strong communicator ability to translate insights into clear strategic recommendations;
• Strong cost, safety and reliability culture
• Ability to work in team around labor standards
• Manage activity in multicultural and multilocation environment
• Ability to define his/her priorities
• Rigorous analysis and action
• Open to change
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Team-player positive & engaged contributor to the team, willingness to learn & adapt to business needs