Mechanical RCA Engineer – Machine Head

GE Vernova

. Own wing-to-wing Machine Head mechanical product issues for assigned RCAs .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSchenectady • New York • United StatesLead💰 $113,200 - $188,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apollo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own wing-to-wing Machine Head mechanical product issues for assigned RCAs
Lead, execute and resolve assigned RCAs on Machine Head mechanical systems from technical and operational perspectives
Drive root-cause analysis for timely and robust issue resolution
Address emerging issues and reduce Major Component Upgrades for Machine Head components
Define and implement fast-track containment for assigned RCAs
Build relationships with Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering, Field, Sourcing, Parts, Quality and Customer Solutions teams
Identify and secure RCA team roles and functions, escalating when required
Track RCA impact on availability, identify failure rates and lead efforts to reduce failures in major components
Track assigned RCA KPIs, especially On Time Delivery
Serve as the main technical point of contact for RCA-related communications with internal and external customers
Support escalated PAC cases and create standard dispositions for RCA-related PAC cases
Support RCA-related SAFER Actions and define general approaches to reduce unnecessary future rework
Partner with Sourcing on vendor recovery of supplier-caused defects
Support commercial and technical supplier discussions to resolve field quality issues
Provide regular RCA progress and action-plan updates in Quality Suite
Define RCA budgets for purchase orders and evaluate cost/benefit impacts
Own the purchase-order workflow for approvals and issuance
Maintain thorough RCA documentation in the Fleet Engineering folder
Own RCA reports and provide updates at every step
Mentor junior RCA team leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering
Proven knowledge and/or minimum 10 years of experience leading/supporting mechanical RCAs using 8D, Shainin, Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
Proven extensive work experience, preferably in the wind industry
Previous deep technical understanding of Yaw systems, Drivetrain, Bearings, Gearbox, HPU and other auxiliary systems used within Machine Head environments
Detailed understanding of the product development cycle
Detailed understanding of the 8D problem-solving process
Proven RCA technical expertise and project closure
Technical versatility and ability to learn technology outside one's specialty
Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time
Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine
Root Cause Analysis Training or Certification (8-D, Apollo, Shainin or similar)
Statistical literacy and familiarity with quality concepts and tools, including Six Sigma BB and Lean
Strong problem-solving skills
Product reliability mindset
Experience with internal and/or external customer communications, particularly product quality topics such as RCAs
Prior team management experience, direct or indirect, with influential leadership experience
Ability to understand business processes, issues and concerns and translate them into solutions
Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural and highly matrixed environments
Master's Degree or above in Engineering from an accredited university or college
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Professional development
Relocation assistance is not provided