Coating Special Process Engineer

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The AMRT Coatings Special Process Engineer executes projects related to coating gas turbine superalloy components and supports business technology and productivity initiatives. The role works with new make and services teams to develop and industrialize lean programs for parts fulfillment, contractual services productivity, and transactional services growth. It develops, drives, and industrializes process technology for Gas Turbine Technology, with a continual focus on safety and lean principles and a strong focus on RVS initiatives. The position can affect short- and long-term business goals. The engineer provides technical guidance to RVS and global manufacturing centers on coating processes, standardized global processes, coating technology, and productivity projects. The role leads development and continuous improvement of coating programs for fulfillment, cost reduction, and new product introduction; ensures processes meet required specifications while considering quality and productivity; and coordinates with manufacturing, sourcing, services, global engineering, MPE, design, and systems engineering. It also contributes technical leadership to lean process development and lean manufacturing execution and communicates progress throughout the organization. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Any applicable offer is contingent on obtaining U.S. Government authorization for access. U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the posting also specifies U.S. citizenship or Green Card status permitted to work on export-controlled technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or technical fields.
At least 5 years of relevant engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
At least 2 additional years of experience related to repair or coating of high-temperature metals and superalloys; preferably in gas turbine or aviation technologies.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally; the posting lists travel up to 15% and also states less than 10% as required.
U.S. citizen or Green Card holder permitted to work on U.S. export-controlled technology; access to export-controlled information may require U.S. Government authorization.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on metallurgical laboratory experience, including metallographic sample preparation and examination such as microscopy and hardness testing.
Familiarity with quality audits, such as Nadcap or similar industry standards, for thermal spray and coating processes.
Ability to create technical documentation and train staff on specialized laboratory operations.
Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience with NX or other 3D CAD models and/or design simulation packages.
Experience with data analytics and/or coding, including m-code, g-code, .cli, Python, p-code, or other programming languages.
Sound background in lean manufacturing principles.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes involving chemical processing of components.
Additional experience manufacturing or repairing industrial gas turbine components.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion.
Experience developing new products and introducing them into a production shop, including qualifications.
Willingness and ability to learn, troubleshoot, and operate a range of equipment.
Ability to research problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient corrective actions.
Humility, respectfulness, receptiveness, agility, and eagerness to learn.
Transparency, including sharing critical information, speaking candidly, and contributing constructively.
Focus, quick learning, commitment, and execution orientation.
Collaborative leadership, strong communication, and decision-making ability.
Analytical problem-solving, critical thinking, willingness to challenge existing processes, and project management ability.
Strong technical communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to RVS and global manufacturing centers on coating processes, standardized global processes, coating technology, and productivity projects.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of coating programs for fulfillment, cost reduction, and new product introduction for Gas Turbine Technology.
Ensure processes meet required specifications while considering quality and productivity.
Support and coordinate with manufacturing, sourcing, services, global engineering, MPE, design, and systems engineering organizations.
Provide technical guidance and contribute to lean process development and lean manufacturing execution.
Communicate progress to all levels of the organization.
Develop, drive, and industrialize process technology for Gas Turbine Technology, with a focus on safety, lean principles, and RVS initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Health Coach and 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Retirement Savings Plan/GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance or benefits.
Life insurance.
Paid time off for vacation or illness; the posting also lists permissive time off.
12 paid holidays.
Variable incentive or discretionary annual bonus; the posting describes a 10% variable incentive bonus.