Stator DLE Leader

GE Vernova is seeking a Generator Stator Design Liaison Engineer (DLE) Leader to lead technical support for stator manufacturing operations at our Schenectady NY facility. This role serves as the primary interface between generator design engineering and manufacturing ensuring design intent is effectively translated into safe high-quality and cost-effective production outcomes.

The DLE Leader will lead a team of engineers supporting generator stator components and manufacturing processes including armature core armature winding armature core steel punching/lamination armature bars control hardware & instrumentation mechanical packaging and stator this role you will partner closely with design manufacturing quality and operations teams to resolve technical issues improve manufacturability and support execution across the product lifecycle of GE Vernovas 50 Hz and 60 Hz air-cooled hydrogen-cooled and liquid-cooled generators.

This position requires strong technical judgment cross-functional leadership and a consistent shop floor presence. Flexibility to support operations across rotating shifts as needed is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Design Liaison Engineers supporting generator stator manufacturing.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between design engineering and manufacturing for stator components and assemblies.
• Drive resolution of design-to-manufacturing issues impacting safety quality delivery and cost.
• Provide technical leadership across stator-related manufacturing processes including:
  • Armature core
  • Armature winding
  • Armature core steel punching/lamination
  • Armature bars
  • Control hardware & instrumentation
  • Mechanical packaging
  • Stator assembly
• Partner with design manufacturing quality and operations teams to improve producibility and factory execution.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability process capability and production readiness.
• Translate engineering requirements drawings and specifications into clear manufacturing direction.
• Lead technical resolution of nonconformances deviations and production issues using root cause and corrective/preventive action methods.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with design changes design transfer and manufacturing execution.
• Capture manufacturing lessons learned and drive incorporation into design standards product improvements and work processes.
• Support new product introductions design changes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering quality and safety standards.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and support development of team technical capability.
• Provide direct technical support to manufacturing operations across shifts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in generator engineering manufacturing engineering design engineering or design/manufacturing liaison roles.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of large generator stator components and manufacturing processes in one or more of the following areas:
  • Armature core build
  • Armature winding
  • Armature lamination punching
  • Armature bar design and manufacturing
  • Control hardware & instrumentation
  • Mechanical packaging
  • Stator assembly
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical problem-solving.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action methodologies.

Desired Characteristics

• Advanced degree in engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of insulation systems stator assembly and manufacturing quality controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering manufacturing quality and operations.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with product lifecycle management design change control and configuration management.
• Experience working directly with shop floor teams and supplier technical interfaces.
• Strong ownership accountability and sense of urgency in issue resolution.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to balance design intent with manufacturing realities.
• Strong influencing collaboration and people leadership skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $131700.00 and $219300.00. 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 candidates 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 12 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.