Job Description Summary
The Engineering Manager for combustion module provides strategic and technical leadership for a team focused on the design and analysis of combustion systems and components within the Gas Turbine Engineering (GTE) organization in Bangalore. As a people leader, you will be responsible for building a high-performing, inclusive team that delivers excellence in combustion physics, fuel flexibility, and thermodynamic & mechanical design. You will champion the GE Vernova Ways, leading through innovation, serving our customers, applying lean principles, and demonstrating accountability to deliver on our commitments. The role involves overseeing daily operational rhythms, coaching individuals to reach their full potential, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure the success of our global gas turbine portfolio.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- People Leadership & Development: Champion a culture of continuous learning and growth. Provide regular, actionable coaching to team members,
supporting their career aspirations and ensuring they develop the technical and leadership skills needed for success within GE Vernova.
- Operational Excellence: Lead the team in executing combustion design and evaluation using rigorous engineering principles. Utilize lean operating rhythms, bowler metrics, and visualization tools to facilitate daily management and ensure projects meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets.
- Technical Strategy & Alignment: Provide technical leadership in combustion design, troubleshooting, and testing. Facilitate cross-functional discussions between Systems, Product Line, Sciences, and the Chief Engineer’s office to clear roadblocks and ensure alignment on product CTQs.
- Collaboration: Keep robust connections with global module teams to leverage best practices, share insights, and review key design decisions as "one engineering community."
- Strategic Growth: Develop a continuous improvement roadmap