Lead Engineer

GE Vernova • Houston, TX

1d • $98,400 - $164,000

About The Position

The Aero Gas Turbine Engineer supports technical activities at the Jport LM Service Shop for assigned engines and manages special-tool design and industrialization. The shop provides overhaul services for LM Aero-derivative gas turbines, including the LM2500, LM6000, and LM9000. The engineer reports to the Engineering Manager – Gate 0 leader and supports engine induction, disassembly, inspection, repair-scope definition, reassembly, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering, or a Technical High School Diploma with five years of experience.
• At least two years of experience with air-breathing engines, in the field or in new-engine assembly.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be a U.S. person, as defined in the posting, due to access to export-controlled technology.
• Final offers may depend on the ability to obtain U.S. Government authorization to access export-controlled information.
• Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.
• Ability to interact with all organizational levels, from shop operators to executives.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information.
• Solution-oriented problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of turbomachinery mechanics.
• Previous knowledge or experience with aero-derivative gas turbine products, especially the LM2500.
• Previous knowledge or experience with aero-engines, especially the CF6 or GE90.
• Previous experience dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support introduction of new technologies.
• Support new product introduction for overhauls of new engines.
• Serve as a focal point between DT and Operations to develop new ways of working and new tools.
• Create engine-specific work scopes and shop routers to prepare operations for engine induction.
• Lead incoming inspection at engine induction.
• Review engine disassembly and answer technical questions from shop operators.
• Inspect parts and determine whether they should be cleaned and inspected, sent for repair, or scrapped.
• Define technically necessary extra work based on part status.
• Create visual inspection reports for customer review to document engine status after disassembly and agree on the final work scope.
• Handle customer technical visits to the Avenza LM Service Shop.
• Support the Gate 3 team with technical issues during engine reassembly.
• Support engine-testing troubleshooting for issues related to Service Shop activities.
• Create final reports documenting activities performed on engines.
• Support field troubleshooting of issues related to Service Shop activities.
• Write procedures and assembly forms as part of continuous improvement.
• Manage special-tool design and industrialization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior