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As our Fleet Engineering RCA Leader - Machine Head, you will own wing to wing RCAs on different components (main shaft, bedplate, gearbox, main/yaw bearings, and more), partner cross functionally, and turn insights into systemic, fleet level improvements. Bring your RCA toolkit (Lean, 8D, Shainin, Six Sigma), your mechanical depth, and your drive to close actions-and see your work directly improve availability, reliability, and customer trust. #LI-ML2Job Description\nMain Responsibilities:\nWing to Wing ownership of Machine Head mechanical product issues for assigned RCA’s.\nOwn, lead, execute, and resolve assigned RCAs on Machine Head mechanical systems from both technical and operational perspective, to drive root cause analysis to achieve timely and robust issue resolution, addressing emerging issues and reducing Major Component Upgrades (MCUs) for all Machine Head components.\nDefine and implement fast track containment for the assigned RCAs.\nDevelop effective relationships with the Fleet Performance, NPI Engineering (Machine Head), Field, Sourcing, Parts and Quality teams along with other resources in Customer Solutions to foster the best solutions to our fleet problems.\nIdentifies and secures the roles and functions required as part of the RCA team, escalating when required.\nWork cross-functionally to keep track of the impact of assigned RCAs on availability, identifying failure rates and leading the efforts to reduce those on major components such as Gearbox, Main bearing or Yaw bearings.\nKeep track of defined assigned RCA KPIs, especially for On Time Delivery.\nMain point of contact for technical expertise on RCA related communications, providing clear, concise, and consistent messages for internal and external Customers.\nSupport escalated PAC cases related with assigned RCA’s, ensuring standard dispositions are created for RCA related PAC cases.\nSupport RCA related SAFER Actions, supporting the definition of a potential general approach to reduce unnecessary re-work for future potential similar cases (i.e. identifying reference case). \nPartner with Sourcing on vendor recovery of supplier-caused defects.\nSupport commercial and technical discussions with our suppliers to achieve field quality issue resolution.\nProvide regular updates on RCA progress and related action plan in Quality Suite (RCA reporting platform).\nOwns the definition of the RCA necessary budget for PO’s and cost/benefit impact evaluation, owning the PO workflow related process to get approvals and issue the necessary PO’s along the RCA.\nMaintain thorough and well-organized documentation of the RCA within Fleet Engineering folder.\nOwns the RCA report, providing regular updates at every step.\nMentor junior RCA team leaders.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering \nProven knowledge and/or Min 10 years of experience on leading/supporting mechanical RCAs (8D, Shainin, Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies).\nProven extensive work experience preferably in the wind industry.\nDesired Characteristics\nPrevious deep technical understanding on Yaw systems, Drivetrain, Bearings, Gearbox and/or HPU and other auxiliary systems used within Machine Head environment.\nDetailed understanding of the product development cycle.\nDetailed understanding of the 8D problem solving process.\nPositive, resourceful, clear and strategic thinking problem solver mindset. Able to think outside of the box to bring creative, sustainable solutions to complex scenarios.\nProven RCA technical expertise and project closure.\nTechnical Versatility and ability to learn technology outside of one's specialty.\nAbility and willingness to travel 10% of the time.\nAbility and willingness to climb a wind turbine.\nRoot Cause Analysis Training or Certification (8-D, Apollo, Shainin or similar).\nStatistically literate and familiar with quality concepts and tools (Six-sigma BB, Lean, etc.).\nStrong problem-solving skills.\nProduct reliability mindset.\nExcellent field and customer mind-set. Experience with internal and/or external customer communications, particularly with product quality topics like RCAs.\nPrior team management experience (either direct report or indirect reports), with influential leadership experience with credibility, the ability to partner, energize and focus teams to deliver on priorities.\nSelf-starter, with personal ownership and accountability.\nAbility to understand business processes, issues, and concerns and translate into solutions.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment and highly matrixed environments.\nMaster’s Degree or above in Engineering from an accredited university or college.\nAdditional Information\nGE 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.\nGE 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).\nRelocation Assistance Provided: No\nFor candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113 200,00 and $188 800,00. 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 candidate’s 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 octobre 15, 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. 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