**Job Description Summary

The MPE Coatings lead engineer will support coating process development on components and support qualifications at the GE Greenville Shop and GE vendors for: thermal barrier coatings (TBC) HVOF and VPS bond coats and ceramic top coatings, chemical/acid removal, water-jet coating removal and drill-through-coating for applications in advanced gas turbines.

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept

Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead coated component TBC development trials on turbine vanes and other components along with the technical transfer to the GE manufacturing shop.
• Complete coated component process qualification reviews and approvals
• Review GE drawings for coating material, specification, and heat treatment
• Provide coating process input to non-conformances and supplier deviations.
• Complete materials analysis to support RCA’s for field issues and field failures
• Support Pivot-2-Value cost out projects and initiatives for coating related projects
• Participate in LEAN projects and action workouts to reduce cycle and cost of manufacture of coated components
• Communicate project updates and final report outs to GE internal teams
• Interface and communicate with Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Repair, and Systems necessary to ensure all parties are aware of any learnings and issues
• Conceptual, or theoretical activities relating to the development, improvement, and usage of materials, coatings, and processes undertaken to build, apply, or shape the materials.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical, Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering capacity
• Ability to access and handle US Export Controlled information

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree in engineering
• GE Vernova Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) graduate
• Knowledge and experience in coating deposition processes and application equipment such as air plasma spray (APS) , Vacuum plasma spray (VPS), and high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF).
• Knowledge and experience in different coated materials for specific applications such as: TBCs, thermal spray wear coatings, DFL wear coatings, corrosion protective coatings
• Knowledge and experience with coating removal processes such as: grit blasting, acid immersion, high pressure water-jet.
• Understanding basic concepts of oxidation, hot corrosion, aqueous corrosion, and wear
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Effective at managing multiple projects/priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a high performance, cross-functional team to drive impactful results
• Experience with common Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, TEAMS, etc)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $85,600.00 - 142,600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, geographic location, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for a % annual performance bonus. This position will stay open on the career website until at least 9/24/2024.

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%,120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

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.

**Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No