Principal Engineer - Wind Turbine Blade Bonding & Joints

GE VERNOVA

Base: $131,700.00 - $219,300.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Composite bonding and joints design
Composite mechanics and failure modes
Design fmea and risk assessment
This role provides technical leadership to own the underwriting of bonding and joints design concepts, specifications, and defect acceptance criteria across the full product lifecycle

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical leadership to own the underwriting of bonding and joints design concepts, specifications, and defect acceptance criteria across the full product lifecycle.
  • The position requires deep expertise in composite mechanics and manufacturing processes to ensure safe, high-quality wind turbine blades that meet customer and regulatory expectations.
  • GE Vernova offers competitive compensation ranging from $131,700 to $219,300 along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and relocation assistance.

Matching Summary

This role provides technical leadership to own the underwriting of bonding and joints design concepts, specifications, and defect acceptance criteria across the full product lifecycle.

Salary

Base: $131,700.00 - $219,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, relocation assistance provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Composite bonding and joints design
  • Composite mechanics and failure modes
  • Design FMEA and risk assessment
  • Wind turbine blade structural design
  • Cross-functional technical collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and developing engineering talent
  • APQP and statistical process control knowledge
  • TRL/MRL methodology experience
  • Root cause analysis using 8D or RCA
  • Passion for new technology implementation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in composite bonding
  • Prior experience in technical leadership roles
  • Master's or PhD degree preferred

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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