Lead Product Definition Engineer

This Lead Product Definition Engineer job is for executing Heavy Duty New Unit Piping product definition which involves creation of new CAD models, altering existing models to suit project requirements, pipe routing, creation of new drawings, revision of existing drawings, creation of new Bill of Material, revising of existing Bill of Material. The four skills are essential for this job - 3D modeling skills using NX (Unigraphics) or similar tools, understanding of piping components and routing, execution of day-to-day task using PLM or similar tool and using Change Management process and ability to review piping models, drawings and bill of material.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Executing PDE scope for Gas, Steam and Generator Accessories to deliver 3D piping designs and skids arrangement drawings, Bills of materials with immaculate quality and adhering to timelines
• Should possess knowledge of piping support detailing and welding.
• Ability to interpret Schematics/P&ID.
• Ensure all interface and interference characteristics between components are established and agreed upon by the designers of interfacing system
• Proactively and effectively communicate progress, status, risk, needed inputs and target release dates to stakeholders.
• Participate in weekly scrum meetings with Engineering counter parts to plan for four-week look ahead and work with prioritization
• Follow Daily management rigor within the team to ensure timely delivery of tasks
• Apply Lean principles in daily management and strive for continuous improvement
• Ensure quality of PDE deliverables by following Peer check rigor
• Utilize applicable PLM system (Enovia) to manage and issue product definition data.
• Follow concurrent Engineering processes, understand input from the different engineering disciplines, monitor progress and quality, and ensure schedule requirements are met.
• Effectively communicate and provide recommendations to internal and external GE customers through analysis, preparation and presentation of technical PDE data.
• Provide design support to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve design, performance, manufacturing, supplier, or field issues..
• Work within the guidelines of applicable GE Policies and Procedures, Engineering Standards, Design Customer Operating Procedures, Specifications, Government and Commercial Standards, and special security requirements.
• Contribute in fulfilling organizational KPIs and Initiatives
• Demonstrated ability in managing several projects across functions (New Product Introduction, New Units, Services, Cost Out, etc.), ensuring On-time Delivery, with high quality and on-budget.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability in establishing common goals and objectives.
• Strong team player with the ability to effectively work under pressure.
• Focus on ownership, accountability and sense of urgency
• Experience driving Drawing Model Based Product Definition initiatives
• CAD expertise with NX(Unigraphics), E3D with Piping /electrical modules
• PLM expertise with ENOVIA
• Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
• Experience of reviewing piping models, drawings and bill of material
• Experience of guiding, mentoring and training product definition engineers.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 7-10 yrs of experience in a similar role.

Desired Characteristics

* Experience of creating Standard Work or Work Instructions

* Experience of Lean and traditional Quality Management System

* Ability to lead small new design and development projects

* Basic understanding of Project Management - scope, budget and schedule.