Senior Engineering Manager – Steam Turbine Design

GE Vernova

. Lead the Steam Turbine Design Engineering team, providing technical oversight for rotor and casing design .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRugby • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in steam turbine design engineering, including rotor and casing design, while leading teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain high standards of safety and compliance. Proven ability to manage projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals.

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Steam Turbine DesignProject Lifecycle ManagementTechnical OversightLeadership SkillsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Rotor DesignCasing DesignHigh-Pressure Mixing Chamber DevelopmentDesign PrinciplesContract SpecificationsMechanical IntegrityImpulse TechnologyReaction TechnologyKPI ImplementationNew Product Introduction

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam-Oriented BehaviorsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Design ToolsTechnology RoadmapsLean Organization ProcessesBest Practices Sharing

Industry Keywords

Fossil TurbinesIndustrial TurbinesNuclear TurbinesCompliance StandardsTechnical Accountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Steam Turbine Design Engineering team, providing technical oversight for rotor and casing design
Serve as the design lead and product owner for fossil, industrial, and nuclear steam turbine retrofits
Provide expert conceptual designs to support active tenders for fossil and nuclear retrofits
Deliver contract projects in accordance with design principles, contract specifications, and budgetary requirements
Support New Product Introductions for nuclear upgrade designs, such as high-pressure mixing chamber development
Define technology and tools roadmaps to enhance customer value and engineering productivity
Represent GE Vernova’s technical expertise and technology to customers and external stakeholders
Mentor and develop team members to retain core technical expertise and technology ownership
Drive innovation and simplify processes for standardized and modular products
Govern and evolve design rules, practices, and standards to meet business requirements and support future market development
Drive continuous productivity improvements within the steam turbine engineering function
Promote capture and sharing of best practices across the team
Deploy global standards and common processes for high-quality delivery via a lean organization
Use KPIs to identify and implement process improvements
Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct and safeguard product and service intellectual property
Oversee the complete project lifecycle from initial concept layout to final execution
Manage design of steam turbine rotors, casings, and associated components across impulse and reaction technologies
Maintain design rules and technology roadmaps while coordinating performance, steam path design, and mechanical integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience managing teams within global organizations
Significant, hands-on experience in steam turbine design with a history of technical accountability
Ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels and serve as a credible technical representative to customers and suppliers
Uncompromising standards regarding safety, compliance, and ethical conduct
Proactive, results-oriented mindset focused on driving ongoing process enhancements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to inclusive, supportive, and team-oriented behaviors
Practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges
Proven analytical skills to address complex technical and operational issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No