
Lead Engineer – Mechanical Component & Analysis
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Job overview
GE Vernova seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize components across its gas power portfolio. The role includes technical ownership of mechanical hardware, validation testing, cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, and project delivery through technical reviews. Desired qualifications include engineering software and programming proficiency, a Lean mindset, familiarity with AI-driven tools, and strong communication skills.
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Job Description Summary
At GE Vernova, we are tackling some of the world's most challenging energy problems. Joining our team means you will work on technology that powers the world, surrounded by people who are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability. We believe that diverse perspectives drive the best solutions; that is why we foster an inclusive environment where your voice is heard, your curiosity is encouraged, and your professional development is a priority. We offer the opportunity to take true technical ownership of complex hardware while working alongside world-class experts who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders.
As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and optimization of components across our gas power portfolio. You will collaborate with cross-functional, global teams to deliver high-quality solutions, drive product upgrades, and ensure our designs meet rigorous performance and safety standards. This role requires a balance of technical ownership, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Design & Analysis: Execute mechanical design and analysis (stress, modal, lifing) for assigned components in gas turbines, steam, generators, and accessory systems.
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Technical Stewardship: Take ownership of mechanical hardware; perform validation testing; and evaluate designs for factors like thermal growth, manufacturing variation, and assembly stack-up to ensure optimal product behavior.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering experts, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to optimize sub-systems and components.
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Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analyses (RCA) to improve reliability, quality, and yield. Apply Lean principles to streamline processes and drive innovation.
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Project Delivery: Manage milestones through formal/informal technical reviews, ensuring compliance with NPI processes and design practices.
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Mentorship: Foster a collaborative environment by coaching team members and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Principal and Chief Engineers.
What You’ll Bring - Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution.
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Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
What Will Make You Stand Out - Desired Qualifications:
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Additional 1-2 years of relevant engineering experience
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Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
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Technical proficiency in engineering software (ANSYS, NX) and programming languages (Python, Excel VBA) for data analysis.
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A "Lean" mindset, familiarity with AI-driven tools, and a passion for innovative design.
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Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced environment.
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Strong communication skills, with a transparent approach to project management and problem-solving.
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.
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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 $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 October 26, 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.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,709 open Mechanical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$89–149K/yr
- US median$115–187K/yr823 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $119K, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($149K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Mechanical Engineering jobs in South Carolina and 1,709 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in South Carolina
- GE Vernova (this employer)9 open
- Oracle3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Mechanical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (955 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 776 of the 1,709 open Mechanical Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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