Wind Machine Head Lifecycle Engineering Leader

Job Description SummaryThe Wind Machine Head Engineering Leader is responsible for the Machine Head subsystem across all products globally. This role leads a global engineering organization and has overall responsibility for the machine head lifecycle including quality, performance, and execution of the machine head subsystem as part of the turbine platform. Scope includes NPI design & execution, methods & tools, validation, technology development, and issue resolution.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Develop the vision, set strategic priorities, and ensure alignment across the global Machine Head engineering team
Drive a culture that ensures delivers outstanding product quality. Ensure products deliver on availability, reliability, and performance targets
Formulate and execute the strategy for continuous improvement of systems, tools, methods, and processes
Drive a world class product quality culture. Ensure timely resolution of quality/performance issues and ensure operating mechanisms close the feedback loop
Lead a large global Engineering team with responsibility for strategy, culture, and execution
Own a significant engineering operating and NPI/NTI investment budget
Partner with cross-functional partners to drive significant year over year product cost savings
Develop and execute a differentiated subsystem technology strategy from design through customer fulfillment
Drives modularity, competitive component re-use, and best practices across all product platforms
Ensure appropriate operating rhythm to ensure robust cost-out project deck and world class subsystem performance
Partner with stakeholders to drive corrective and preventative actions to deliver world class quality
Develop investment strategy and execute testing and validation plans for subsystem components undefined
Qualifications/Requirements·
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or related discipline·
10+ years of engineering experience·
5+ years of leadership experience·
5+ years Wind industry experience·
May require travel up to 30% of time
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated ability to lead global engineering teams to successful outcomes
Strong wind turbine machine head expertise and related component technical & business expertise
Strong technical leadership experience including NPI design, NTI development, problem solving & RCA resolution, method/tool development, and related items
Demonstrated systems thinker: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize resultsProven ability to drive process improvement, implement standard work, and utilize Lean operating principles
Strategic thinker – able to navigate complexity, develop clear actions, and drive impact
Excellent leader, effective coach, and trusted mentor
Demonstrated ability to influence others and drive cross-functional teams to success
Makes decisions and manages conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Takes ownership of issues and drive solutions
Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to connect positively with others
Strong business acumen & customer focus
Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited college or university
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $204,000 and $260,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
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 only:
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 15, 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 Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
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.