Senior Engineer - Materials Science and Engineering

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer for Materials Science and Engineering supports coatings and other nonmetallic materials for Onshore and Offshore Wind. The role works across functions to deliver qualified materials and components that meet engineering requirements, cost targets, and production fulfillment schedules. It develops and improves materials, components, and processes to support new product introductions, improve quality, and reduce costs. The position also addresses manufacturing and customer-operation problems through root cause and corrective action analysis, and coordinates program support with Services and Offshore organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar relevant field.
• At least 8 years of experience in supplier auditing.
• At least 6 years of experience interfacing with wind coatings.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience conducting testing programs at third-party labs.
• Supplier auditing and qualification experience.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards for coatings and wear/friction performance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional teams in delivering qualified materials and components that meet engineering requirements, cost targets, and production fulfillment schedules.
• Review supplier documentation, perform audits, and evaluate test results against requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Execute development programs for new coatings and other nonmetallic materials and processes that enable new product introductions, quality improvements, and cost savings.
• Conduct testing programs as needed.
• Improve current materials and components to improve quality or reduce costs through new or revised special processes and alternate materials.
• Perform root cause and corrective action analyses to solve problems in manufacturing processes and customer operations.
• Write, maintain, and interpret material and special process specifications.
• Interact with Services and Offshore organizations to coordinate support for identified programs.
• Lead and coordinate resolution of MPE PAC cases.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 tax-advantaged 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.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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