Technical Leader - Physical Design

Title: Technical Leader - Physical Design

Location: Remote

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Physical Design Technical Leader will own all the physical aspects of the design for Flexible AC (Alternating Current) Transmission System (FACTS) projects. In this role, you will provide technical leadership to the physical engineering design team to ensure all project design documentation is delivered on time, on budget and with excellent quality. This will also include creating and leading training for the design team for fixed series capacitors (FSC) and synchronous condenser (SC) solutions within GE’s Flexible AC Transmission Systems Americas portfolio.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The Physical Design Technical Leader responsibilities include:

• Support quality initiatives including non-conformances and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Own the physical design of custom equipment design solutions, including leading design reviews and updating procedures and review checklists for FACTS solutions.
• Develop and mentor all physical design team members to improve skills and capabilities with both FSC and SC product lines. This will include development of and leading training sessions.
• Mentor design engineers and others on all aspects of physical design as it relates to FSC and SC. This will include tools, design processes and standards.
• Lead and execute lean programs that vary in scope and may include vendor or tool selection, design and process improvements and automation.
• Drive operational rhythm for the team on key process indicators (KPIs) including On Time Delivery and execution within budget.
• Lead the physical design team on the development of new product offerings (NPI) and provide technical support and guidance on proposal and project execution for FACTS products.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Overall experience of 5+ years in the physical design of FACTS products.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and Word, Autodesk and Bentley Open Utilities 3D CAD platforms.
• Support project quality procedures and initiatives including aspects of ISO9001.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to develop and implement standards and structured programs.
• Experience specifying equipment for use in projects for the utility industry.
• Knowledge of and experience using IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards and codes, and ability to design packages when no clear customer specification is provided.
• Ability to lead amongst peers and be accountable for team results to deliver a high-quality product on time and under budget