Principal Engineer-Configuration Management Governance
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 14
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Gas Power Configuration Management & Product Definition (CMPD) organization manages Feature Options, Logical Features (MLIs), PLM Products, Bills of Material (BOM) and change control for all Gas Power products, providing execution and oversight across the full lifecycle of Power Generation equipment including New Product Introduction, Inquiry to Order, Order to Remittance and Service. This Principal Engineer role serves as the technical authority for Configuration Management processes under ISO 15288 and ISO 10007, governing CM QMS policy, the PALM (Teamcenter) Change Control Board, and the GE Vernova CM Council. The role works across engineering, IT and category teams to drive tooling, standards, training and continuous improvement in configuration management.
What you will do
- Serve as the recognized technical authority regarding Configuration Management processes within the context of ISO 15288 (Systems Engineering) and ISO 10007 (Configuration Management).
- Deploy CM rigor thru utilization of the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge and other recognized industry best practices (e.g. INCOSE working group published works).
- Act as a primary subject matter expert within Configuration Management providing technical guidance to project teams, stakeholders, external parties and less senior Configuration Management staff.
- Provide oversight and final technical / business decision during PALM (Teamcenter) Change Control Board (CCB).
- Facilitate the same to ensure changes to PALM functionality are in line with true business need, business value and spirit of the PALM MGPP.
- Collaborate with Configuration Management Leaders, CM Principal Engineers and Category Owners to stitch together the Gas Power Configuration Management / Control Policy.
- Own the architecture of CM QMS Policy and Confluence based standard work.
- Govern the wing to wing lifecycle view for configuration management and ensure ITR functions are connected.
- Represent Gas Power Engineering in Siemens Management and Technical Review Boards.
- Drive partnerships across thru GE Vernova in the CM space thru corporate level project engagement and leadership of the GE Vernova CM Council, inclusive of Electrification, Wind and Gas Power.
- Identify, develop, evaluate and introduce engineering and tool solutions to meet near term and long-range priorities.
- Provide technical consultation to cross-functional teams throughout the business to improve or resolve manufacturing, product, supplier or field issues.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain technical relevance for Configuration Management processes.
- Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced Configuration Management engineers, specialists and interns globally.
- Mentor and coach developing engineers, support knowledge sharing, and help identify and close skill gaps across the team.
- Lead development of technical standards, best practices, and team culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and high performance.
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure integrated system design and structure solutions and common process/practices to minimize non-value-added engineering & design efforts.
- Proactive towards business initiatives such as Quality, PLM multi-generation roll out, Productivity (Lean), Product Cost Out (PCO) and continuous improvement.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Computer Science.
- Advanced degree in Engineering or Sciences preferred.
- At least 8 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity .
- At least 5 years of experience in Configuration Management.
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with design engineering and Digital/IT counterparts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with peers and leadership.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, facilitation and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the business.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities including working with large organizations and various levels of leadership.
- Able to present key data effectively and clearly.
- Ability to assess and understand complex processes in a short amount of time.
- Through process expertise, ability to lean out processes to remove waste and non-value-added routines.
- Gas Power Engineering/Industry tools knowledge: PLM GTCC, RPDM, ERP (Oracle Alpha, SAP-PMx).
- ISO 9001:2015 familiarity.
- Configuration Management Principles and Implementation Certification (CMPIC).
Benefits and support
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Relocation assistance provided
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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