Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

As the Technology Manager for the Mechanical Structures & Durability lab, you will lead a world class team of Researchers focused on inventing and developing aerodynamic, thermal and fluid dynamic solutions for the next generation of GE Vernova’s products and services. In order to achieve this, you will work with the leaders of the manufacturing, services, engineering and product teams across GE Vernova Power, Renewables, and Electrification businesses to develop structural mechanics and durability technology roadmaps aligned with the business’ product, manufacturing and lean roadmaps. You will also work with technology leaders at the GE Vernova Advanced Research and external partners such as government agencies to define strategy and programs and then act as an enabler for team execution. The Technology Manager will drive technical and organizational strategy, ensure team execution and operational excellence, and provide guidance and coaching to team members on technical and career direction.

Job Description

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build a robust portfolio of Research programs to drive structural mechanics and durability of products across the GE  Vernova businesses (Power, Wind, and Electrification).
• Lead early-stage technology development in structural mechanics and durability with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
• Coordinate disruptive technology efforts in close collaboration with our GE Vernova businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long-term multi-generational technology and product road maps and plans.
• Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi-year strategic plan that is competitive.
• Drive the GE Vernova strategy for safety, quality and productivity in early stage programs, research and products and services.
• Lead a world-class team of Technologists with a focus on developing and integrating aerothermal attributes into product design and development.
• Responsibilities include driving technical and organizational strategy, ensuring operational excellence (safety & compliance, finance, resource planning) and enabling project execution. 
• Recruit and retain top talent. Provide mentoring, coaching, career growth opportunities and focused operational development (project/program management, Lean principles, etc.) for team members.
• Work closely with the Technology Director and Mission Leaders, collaboratively across the GE Vernova business and technology teams, and with key external partners to develop/refine the vision and strategy for the structural mechanics and durability team.
• Resource planning for the team to meet both organizational needs and Researcher development goals.
• Create an open environment and cross sharing of technology. Collaborate across disciplines and actively contribute to the Technology Manager/People Leader community at the site.
• Establish, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with the GE Vernova and external community in areas of need for the organization.
• Represent and promote GE Vernova’s research in the community.
• Work closely with Chief Engineers and Chief Scientists, Senior Principal Engineers and Senior Principal Scientists & Principal Engineers and Principal Scientists to develop technical strategy for the Aerothermal organization and to enable the team to grow and excel technically

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D Degree with at least 6 years of experience or Master’s Degree with at least 10 years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related technic