Stator DLE Leader
GE Vernova · Schenectady · $131,700–$219,300 (stated in the posting)
Job Description Summary
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 assembly. In 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 Vernova’s 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.
Job Description
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
- Bachelor’s 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.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No