Lead Special Process Repair Development Engineer

Job Description Summary

In this role, as an Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology (AMRT) Special Process Development Engineer you will be responsible for developing & industrializing repair processes such as welding, brazing and surface preparation and treatment processes, on a variety of industrial gas turbine components to deliver value to our global GE Vernova business partners.

You will be part of AMRT Repair Development team to standardise and develop processes for the global repair network to deliver quality and productivity.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Develop new manufacturing and repair process technology to assist component teams in implementing repair strategies or fulfilling factory NPI requirements.
• Create a validation plan for repair materials/process technology in conjunction with New Repair Introduction engineers.
• Ensure the successful transfer of development processes and validate repair service centers' qualifications and certifications for their repair procedures.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of special processes and able to effectively address diverse engineering challenges and select the most appropriate method for specific applications.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide continuous improvement support and seek opportunities to enhance processes across the repair network.
• Collaborate with supply chain, component teams, productivity departments, and other GE organizations to identify opportunities for projects and improvements within the supply chain network.
• Utilize lean-manufacturing values for daily work and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs, and increase capacity
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment while embracing and driving positive change inside and outside the organization when appropriate.

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in special process development.
• Good knowledge of processes used for repair of industrial gas turbine components such as welding, brazing, surface preparation and surface treatment.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Good understanding of lean methodology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 10% of the time, as required.