What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Leader - Product Definition Engineering - Accessories Services position at GE Vernova?
Job Description Summary
The Services Product Definition Engineering (PDE) team is responsible for the assembly and system integration of Gas Turbine Accessory System CAD models into Conversion, Modifications, and Uprates (CMU) projects. These projects are designed to improve the power output, running efficiency, and reliability of the existing Gas Turbine fleet.
As the Accessories PDE Services Technical Leader, you will serve as both a senior technical contributor and team leader, helping deliver high-quality CAD definitions for piping, instrumentation, structural, and mechanical accessory systems. This role carries a high degree of autonomy — you will define priorities, drive improvement initiatives, and shape how the team operates, with your recommendations directly influencing team strategy and KPIs. You will lead technical execution, strengthen team performance, and champion continuous improvement across operations, tools, and ways of working, working closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners to solve complex technical challenges and support the digital transformation of engineering processes.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
You are someone who brings technical depth, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset to the team. You take ownership of problems rather than waiting for direction, and you're comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy to drive meaningful outcomes. You enjoy solving complex problems, developing others, and creating clarity across competing priorities. You use data to guide action, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and look for better ways of working through process improvement and technology adoption — knowing your contributions will have a direct, visible impact on team performance and strategy.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
The Services Product Definition Engineering (PDE) team is responsible for the assembly and system integration of Gas Turbine Accessory System CAD models into Conversion, Modifications, and Uprates (CMU) projects. These projects are designed to improve the power output, running efficiency, and reliability of the existing Gas Turbine fleet.
As the Accessories PDE Services Technical Leader, you will serve as both a senior technical contributor and team leader, helping deliver high-quality CAD definitions for piping, instrumentation, structural, and mechanical accessory systems. This role carries a high degree of autonomy — you will define priorities, drive improvement initiatives, and shape how the team operates, with your recommendations directly influencing team strategy and KPIs. You will lead technical execution, strengthen team performance, and champion continuous improvement across operations, tools, and ways of working, working closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional partners to solve complex technical challenges and support the digital transformation of engineering processes.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Lead technical delivery and operational excellence by owning the quality and execution of CAD assembly work across Gas Turbine Accessory systems, ensuring designs meet project requirements and Bill of Materials (BOM) specifications. Set a high standard for operational excellence and foster a self-motivated culture of improving how work gets done.
- Drive continuous improvement with significant ownership by applying Lean principles, leading Problem Solving Reviews (PSRs) on critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and proactively implementing improvements that increase throughput, first-pass yield, and team effectiveness. You will have the latitude to identify problems, propose solutions, and directly shape how the team improves over time.
- Lead various planning and collaboration meetings — including Monday Morning Planning — to align priorities across multiple demand sources, escalate team roadblocks, and drive timely problem solving so the team can execute with clarity and focus.
- Use data to improve performance by presenting weekly performance trends to the broader organization, clearly communicating progress and risks, and using data, analytics, and emerging technologies to deep dive into trends, identify root causes, and support informed decisions. Your analysis and recommendations will carry real influence on team priorities and strategy.
- Mentor and develop the team by coaching technical skills and standard work, building training plans to address capability gaps, and recognizing team and individual accomplishments.
- Enable digital transformation and technical oversight by supporting PLM platform transitions and AI-enabled workflows, leading CAD reviews for interface management, using Navisworks for clash detection and quality assurance, and providing expert guidance on high-complexity projects throughout the project lifecycle. With moderate autonomy, you will help define how new tools and processes are adopted across the team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), or an Associate degree with significant relevant Product Definition (CAD) experience
- 8 years of Engineering and/or Product Definition (CAD) experience
- Ability to work onsite in Greenville, SC
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Proficiency with NX or another advanced CAD platform
- Experience with Dassault ENOVIA or Siemens Teamcenter PLM systems
- Experience in Gas Turbine Accessory system design
- Proficiency creating dashboards and reports using business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau to analyze performance metrics and communicate insights effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels of the organization
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and team development skills
- Ability to prioritize high-impact work and adapt in a fast-paced environment
You are someone who brings technical depth, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset to the team. You take ownership of problems rather than waiting for direction, and you're comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy to drive meaningful outcomes. You enjoy solving complex problems, developing others, and creating clarity across competing priorities. You use data to guide action, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and look for better ways of working through process improvement and technology adoption — knowing your contributions will have a direct, visible impact on team performance and strategy.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Salary : $113,200 - $188,800