Lead Engineer - Customer Application Engineering at GE - General Electric

Ref Id: 3224008
Locations: Ghana-Accra, Nigeria-Lagos
Job Function: Engineering/Technology
Business Segment: Power Power Services

Role Summary

• This position involves preparing Conversion, Modification & Uprate (CM&U) technical proposals (including research, technical description, performance, emissions and cost definition), supporting engineering deliverables and engaging in the solution of field issues.
• In this role you will utilize conceptual thinking and the ability to quickly determine applicability of GE technology to support the growing market in the SSA region.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and have responsibility for all technical aspects of assessing each opportunity upfront for feasibility
• Identify risk areas and address technical issues inherent with retrofitting GE gas equipment
• Review customer specifications and ensure offering satisfies requirements and identify exceptions and/or clarifications
• Coordinate with customers, GE regional and headquarters sales and operations support, EED components, and key Core Power Services organizations to ensure the CM&U proposal is compatible with the unit, the customer needs, GE design standards and established quoting limits
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations at customer meetings and conferences
• Promote and contribute to business programs (cost reduction, continuous improvement, workout, business teams, etc.)
• Lead system level / fleet wide proposal activities
• Review and own proposal related metrics

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years of gas turbine, steam turbine and generator product knowledge
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in the role’s location

Desired Characteristics:

• Extensive background with GE Gas and Steam Turbine, generator product line
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a cross-functional environment
• Proven track record for delivering results and leading teams in a dynamic business environment
• Strong customer focus mindset
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (GE employees only).