Job Description Summary

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family We are looking for a Lead Design Engineer – Steam Turbine to join the Steam Power Services Engineering team in Rugby, UK. In this role, you will lead the mechanical design and technical integration of steam turbine components, supporting the performance, reliability, and life extension of existing nuclear and fossil power plants.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design definition of steam turbines, including materials selection, manufacturing processes, and factory and site assembly procedures
• Develop and maintain 3D design models using CATIA V5 or NX, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and design intent
• Integrate components designed by internal and external engineering teams into a complete and optimized steam turbine design
• Review and approve engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) produced by drafting teams
• Provide on-site engineering support for:
  • Manufacturing activities, including resolution of non-conformances
  • Factory and site assembly
  • Installation and commissioning
  • Operational, performance, and reliability issues across the installed fleet
• Apply engineering judgment to adapt procedures and practices while ensuring quality, safety, delivery, and performance requirements are met

Must-have requirements:

• Advanced experience in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering/Technology, demonstrated through:
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or
  • A high school diploma with significant relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated, successful experience in steam turbine mechanical design
• Strong working knowledge of modern CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Solid understanding of steam turbine operation, performance, and analysis
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and internationally, including to manufacturing sites and customer locations
• Willingness and ability to provide on-site engineering support during manufacturing, installation, and outage activities as required

Nice-to-have requirements:

• Ability to plan, document, and execute engineering programs effectively
• Established project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including experience working across multiple locations and cultures
• Collaborative, inclusive, and empowering leadership behaviors
• Strong commitment to on-time delivery and quality outcomes

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation and benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

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