Job Description Summary

Provide technical leadership for automated thermal spray coating processes for the GE Vernova Greenville Gas Turbine Plant in the Combustion Cell. In this role, you will be the lead for Combustion Cell coating & furnace: safety, quality, delivery, and cost projects (SQDC), the development of standard procedures, and implementing advancements in technology to improve them. You will collaborate across multiple organizations to align resources and communicate progress, manage capital allocation on defined schedules, integrate Lean manufacturing principles into projects, and mentor other Manufacturing Engineers within the Cell.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary leadership and coaching to the team for technical coating challenges around quality, development, and production issues

• Be the technical focal point for installation and qualification of coating cell upgrades. Manage coating cell setup, qualification, and integration to production

• Facilitate the collection of project requirements, objectives, and expectation, and clearly communicate this information to leadership and project teams

• Lead definition of project objectives, scope development, and front-end engineering support of the project development and execution

• Analyze production cycle times and takt times to ensure development supports the forecasted demand rates

• Lead special process changes inclusive of development and qualification requirements

• Develop support processes for coating (Prep, Masking, Post Clean, Furnaces, Quality Controls, and Fixtures)

• Accountable for project controls: cost estimating, planning, scheduling, project benchmarking, effective cost control & forecasting, effective progress control, contracting & procurement plans, and financial status of the project

• Data analysis of financial and material data to drive project plans

• Provide positive energy to motivate and coach Manufacturing Engineers on project management tools

• Utilize Kaizen activities for continuous improvement

• Develop a deeper understanding of robotic programing

• Lead Repair Initiatives and share best practices with other locations or cells

• Being on the floor and engaged with the Operators and process for tactical output

• Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience)

• Minimum of 3 years experience with robotic HVOF and APS thermal spray processes (High velocity oxygen fuel / Atmospheric Plasma Spray)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

• 100% onsite work at GE Greenville, SC

Desired Characteristics

• Focus in material science / thermal spray

• In depth knowledge of thermal spray processes (APS, HVOF, TBC)

• Knowledge of coating support processes (Prep, Post Clean, Heat Treats, Microstructure Analysis)

• Previous knowledge of robotics and/or automation

• Proficient in electronic data collection

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive culture change

• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

• Prior experience to and knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position is $ 103,100 - 135,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. ​ This posting is expected to close on August 24, 2024, or thereafter.

*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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Benefits Available to You

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• Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

• GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion & Diversity

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About GE Gas Power

GE Gas Power engineers cleaner, more accessible energy that people depend on, powering growth and prosperity for people everywhere. Our leading technologies produce a third of the world’s electricity thanks to our talented people, who make gas work for our customers, stakeholders and the world. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are building the energy technologies of the future and providing the cleaner, more efficient power people depend on today.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: Yes