Materials Engineer - Forgings

GE Vernova•Greenville, NC

5h•$72,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Materials Application Engineer responsible for development and qualification of power generation components manufactured from forgings and bar stock including critical rotating hardware utilized in industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and plant support systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field
Minimum two years of relevant experience: industry or graduate-level research projects in forging, heat treatment, superalloys/steels, or computational materials science can count toward experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or related field
Significant experience with steel and/or superalloy forging, rolling, and heat treatment operations
Significant experience with superalloy material systems and melting practices
Statistics and quality tools (DoE, SPC, MSA); supplier audits and special-process requirements (e.g., NADCAP heat treat/NDE).Advanced characterization such as EBSD, EPMA, TOFS, XRD residual stress analysis, or advanced NDE (phased-array UT, CT).
Advanced characterization such as EBSD, EPMA, TOFS, XRD residual stress analysis, or advanced NDE (phased-array UT, CT).
PLM/ERP (product lifecycle management, enterprise resource planning) familiarity and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Experience with Deform or similar forging simulation software
Experience with ThermoCalc or similar computational materials engineering software
Experience with materials informatics or machine learning for materials
Experience with mechanical testing of materials
Experience conducting supplier audits
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes
Flexibility in handling a diverse and challenging workload
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

Lead research and development program activities on new materials and processes to support new product introductions.
Analyze process–structure–property relationships using process modeling (e.g., DEFORM) or CALPHAD tools (e.g., Thermo-Calc), and data analytics
Perform root cause and corrective action analyses to troubleshoot problems with current designs and manufacturing processes.
Lead metallurgical investigations on fractured components .
Utilize state-of-the-art laboratory characterization equipment to identify metallurgical characteristics relevant to forensic analysis of failure.
Report findings to cross-functional teams.
Lead qualification and development efforts for power generation components manufactured from forgings and bar stock including critical rotating hardware utilized in industrial gas turbines , steam turbines, generators, and plant support systems.
Work together with cross-functional teams to perform supplier assessments, identify qualification requirements, and execute supplier qualifications which meet production fulfillment schedules.
Plan and conduct material property testing programs.
Interpret results and issue technical reports on the findings.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through new processing methods and alternate materials.
Control and improve quality of components by creation and revision of specifications .

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,000.00 and $108,000.00.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 09, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.
This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.