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    Lead Engineer - Stafford, United Kingdom - GE

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    Job Description Summary

    Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

    As part of the Mechanical Engineering team based in Stafford you will report to the Mechanical Engineering Team Leader within the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Valve Converter Engineering function.

    The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic and rapidly growing team of engineers working on the project activities related to HVDC applications. This is a very exciting and dynamic field of engineering in which GE's leading contribution has worldwide recognition.

    HVDC Valve Converters are large and complex structures, with typical dimensions of several metres in each direction and weighing many tens of tonnes. The mechanical design and the development of such converters is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.

    The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their design skill and personal development within an internationally recognised company in this exciting field. Whilst based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford there will be some international travel to collaborate with other GE teams, test laboratories, strategic suppliers, and customer sites.

    Job Description

    Responsibilities:

    • Activities related to the principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical structures and systems.
    • In-depth knowledge and experience of finite element analysis (Ansys Mechanical) of static and dynamic simulations.
    • Able to create complex FEA models and perform static, dynamic and fatigue studies and analyse the results.
    • Prepare reports and documentation required for project delivery.
    • Specifications of key components such as structural steel and composite materials, cooling systems, and insulators to capture and translate design intent to stakeholders.
    • Support industrialisation, site works and commissioning.
    • Issue, review and approve drawings and design documentation.
    • Carry out validation and contribute to reporting of tests.
    • Innovation of new technical ideas for patent applications.
    • Integration with other engineering departments for product development and project teams.
    • Industrialisation of the validated design by interacting with stakeholders.
    • Actively broadening and deepening HVDC knowledge and sharing specialised expertise to other engineers of any level.
    • Strict adherence to standards and legislation.
    • Promotion and adherence to EHS policies within the team.
    • Occasional global travel for product validations, supply chain integration and site support

    Skills and Experience:

    • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
    • A high degree of knowledge of FEA and Ansys (Mechanical and SpaceClaim)
    • Proficient with 3D CAD tools, preferably Creo and Windchill PDMlink
    • Aware of mechanical design to external standards (e.g. BSI, ISO, IEC, EN...).
    • Aware of industrialisation constraints
    • Familiar with detail manufacturing drawings and drawings templates.
    • Aware of requirements capture principles.
    • Competent specification & report writing such as technical notes.
    • Aware of EHS compliance in design and engineering.
    • Strong problem-solving skills.
    • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.

    Advantageous:

    • Prior experience of design for manufacture.
    • Awareness of intellectual property and the patent process.
    • Site experience of installation, commissioning and/or maintenance.
    • Evidence of sharing knowledge and experience.
    • Electrical experience or understanding of electrical principals.
    • Understanding of DFMEA & PFMEA.
    • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

    Specific Abilities:

    • Able to work to deadlines with high quality.
    • Good technical communication.
    • Independent and team worker (Pro-Active).
    • Attention to detail.

    The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

    Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

    About GE Grid Solutions:

    At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

    Why we come to work:

    At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

    What we offer:

    A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

    Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: No



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