GE Vernova · 18 hours ago
Technical Leader - Fleet Engineering RCA Team, Machine Head
Greenville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $189K/yr
10+ years expGE Vernova is seeking a Technical Leader for their Machine Head Global Fleet Engineering RCA team. The role involves leading and mentoring a team of RCA leaders, overseeing engineering concepts, problem solving, and project management methods, while ensuring timely delivery and quality of RCA processes.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Drive Safer case On Time Delivery
Support Functional Manager and RCA leaders in daily management ops review calls
Oversee 8D steps progress across RCAs
Track and drive RCA cycle time for all RCAs according to KPIs
Drive RCA report readiness from D3 until D8, ensuring its quality according to expectations
Drive the usage of right problem-solving tools and techniques for each RCA within the team and relevant existing playbooks
Guide each RCA team to define the right problem-solving strategy for the different D-steps along RCA process
Drive RCA team readiness for D-steps review, identifying and supporting TU process when required as well as vendor recovery potential opportunities
Drive and support the implementation of the required containment and corrective actions for new units and within the existing fleet
Drive read-across platforms/products as part of D7 step and the identification of any required DP update
Support RCA teams readiness for CRB, TIRB, LCB and LWQ reviews as required
Drive cross-functional and customer communication strategy for each RCA, leading/supporting customer calls when required by its functional manager and/or RCA leaders. Supports the review of standard customer communication package (CCP) for each RCA
Act as back-up in the absence of RCA leader and Fleet Engineering Machine Head leader as required
Responsibility for job proficiency for team - Identify gaps/areas of required growth, while coaching/mentoring RCA leaders
Define and maintain quality of tools/methods/processes working closely with Fleet Engineering operational leader
Wing to Wing product issue ownership for any assigned Machine Head RCA
Own, lead, execute, and resolve assigned critical and minor RCAs in Machine head from both technical and operational perspective following 8D process, to drive root cause analysis to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing MCU for all Machine Head components
Develop effective relationships with the Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering (Machine Head), Field, Sourcing, Parts and Quality teams along with other resources in Customer Solutions to foster the best solutions to our fleet problems
Documents history of the issue (Good vs. Bad vs. Standard, fault rate codes, parts affected, sequence/timeline of events, identifies List of Affected Turbines)
Defines technical workstreams & assigns owners, develops & manages action plans, maintains Quality Suite
Develops & Coordinates Containment and Corrective Actions cross-functional communication and implementation (TIL/ETC, TWP/WDI, RFR)
Identifies and validates the root cause & contributing factors using Problem-Solving Tools
Supports GCL for vendor recovery opportunities
Owns internal & external communications related to RCA’s, including RCA report
Develops Preventative Actions, including a read-across the different products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, (mechanical domain preferred) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Wind or related industry and/or Root Cause Analysis
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work with global team members
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering field (mechanical domain preferred)
Experience with Quality, Project Management
Strong leadership skills
Ability to work and lead in a matrix environment, fostering collaboration and driving results
Ability to coach & mentor team members
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Flexible to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and environments, and navigate ambiguity effectively
Deep knowledge and expertise in root cause analysis methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and relevant technical domains
Practical, critical thinking utilizing engineering judgement for avoiding analysis paralysis
Systems engineer mindset for breaking tasks down systematically to produce a workable result
Previous deep technical understanding on Machine Head components
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
A 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.61BKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2026-02-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-02-08
The Motley Fool
2026-02-07
2026-02-07
Company data provided by crunchbase