Overview
Principal Power Transformer Design Engineer (Electrical) to join the HVDC Transformer Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK, bringing deep technical knowledge in transformer electrical and mechanical design. You will ensure that transformer products are developed in accordance with the highest standards in design, quality, and manufacturing. Reporting directly to the Site Leader, you will identify and mitigate design risks early in the process, ensuring robust and reliable solutions for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) applications that support the global green energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical support on FAT and Site issues
* Technical communication with customers and suppliers to present and discuss our analysis with compelling arguments
* Technical support factory on design and material related issues
* Design review Leadership to ensure the product is designed according to design, quality & manufacturing best practices, and that the specific risks are properly identified and addressed
* Support on ensuring that the design is properly transfer to manufacturing
* Ensuring that our design process fully meet the quality gates and applicable quality controls
* Ensure and support the proper execution of the Design Quality Gates and Controls in accordance with internal procedures
* Analyse quality data to determine effective corrective actions and monitor improvements over time
* Ensuring that lessons learned are identified and implemented in future designs
* Continuously update our manufacturing capabilities and tolerances and ensures they are properly considered in the design
* Support the introduction of new designs in manufacturing
* Ensuring CTQ formal identification and implementation
* Lead standardisation and modularization efforts
* Research improvements in the industry to identify best solutions to continuously improve our designs
Skills And Experience Requirements
* Deep technical knowledge in power transformer electrical and mechanical design
* Extensive Power Transformer Manufacturing knowledge and experience
* Significant and demonstrated years of experience working within HVDC projects is preferred
* Demonstrated experience in FEA Analysis
* Extensive continuous improvement and quality process knowledge and experience
* Solid knowledge and experience on Site and FAT issues, RCA, DFMEA, Testing, Standardisation and Modularisation
* Focus on Quality excellence and early risk identification and mitigation
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills, an accomplished relationship-builder
* Creative and Innovative mindset
* Energetic, forward-thinking individual
* Excellent attention to detail
* Pro-active and problem-solving attitude
About Us
GE Vernova - Grid Solutions is serving customers globally with over 20,000 employees in around 80 countries. GE Vernova - Grid Solutions equips 90% of power utilities worldwide, to bring electricity safely, reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to the point of use. GE Vernova - Grid Solutions HVDC Transformer business is experiencing exponential long-term growth, and to manage this rapid growth, we’re building and strengthening our Engineering Team.
The transformer facility in Stafford is positioned for research and advanced manufacturing with highly skilled staff and central location in the UK’s transport network. GE is the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 employees across multiple sites. The facility has longstanding expertise in HVAC and HVDC transformers up to 800kV, and GE Vernova aims to lead in energy solutions and grid technologies to accelerate the energy transition.
If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.
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