Principal Engineer / Transformer Design Review Leader

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

Based at our HVDC Transformer Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK – The Principal Engineer / Design Review Leader will ensure the product is designed according to design, quality & manufacturing best practices, and that the specific risks are properly identified and addressed.

The Successful Candidate Will Support

• FAT and site issues
• The factory during manufacturing at design related issues
• The design is properly transfer to manufacturing and that our design process fully meets the quality gates and applicable quality controls.
  
  

This role report directly to Site Leader

Job Description

Background

• GE Vernova - Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries.
• GE Vernova - Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide, to bring electricity safely, reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the point of use.
• GE Vernova - Grid Solutions HVDC Transformer business is experiencing exponential long-term growth, and to manage this rapid growth, we’re building and strengthening our Engineering Team
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Technical support on FAT and Site issues
• Technical communication with customers and suppliers to present and discuss our analysis with compelling arguments.
• Technical support factory on design and material related issues
• Design review Leadership to ensure the product is designed according to design, quality & manufacturing best practices, and that the specific risks are properly identified and addressed.
• Support on ensuring that the design is properly transfer to manufacturing.
• Ensuring that our design process fully meet the quality gates and applicable quality controls.
• Ensure and support the proper execution of the Design Quality Gates and Controls in accordance with internal procedures.
• Analyse quality data to determine effective corrective actions and monitor improvements over time.
• Ensuring that lessons learned are identified and implemented in future designs.
• Continuously update our manufacturing capabilities and tolerances and ensures they are properly considered in the design.
• Support the introduction of new designs in manufacturing.
• Ensuring CTQ formal identification and implementation.
• Lead standardisation and modularization efforts.
• Research improvements in the industry to identify best solutions to continuously improve our designs.
  
  

Desired Profile & Experience

• Deep technical knowledge in transformer electrical and mechanical design.
• Transformer Manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Significant and demonstrated years of experience working within HVDC projects
• Demonstrated experience in FEA Analysis.
• Extensive continuous improvement and quality process knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and experience on Site and Fat issues, RCA, DFMEA, Testing, Standardisation and Modularisation.
• Focus on Quality excellence and early risk identification and mitigation.
• The ability to work autonomously.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management and coordination skills, rapid responsiveness.
• Dynamic and flexible approach of thinking.
• An accomplished relationship-builder.
• Creative and Innovation mindset.
• Energetic, forward-thinking individual.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Pro-active and problem-solving attitude.
• Networking and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Flexible with travel worldwide as needed.
  
  

Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group, delivering power transformers, that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM, and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites.

The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design, manufacturing, and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers world-wide, up to 800kV.

About GEV Grid Solutions

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes