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GE Vernova Materials Engineer - Forgings in Greenville, South Carolina
Job Description Summary
The Materials Engineering position focuses on development, implementation, and qualification of melting, forging, heat treatment, machining, and inspection methods / procedures for the GE Vernova Gas Power business as well as other GE Vernova businesses as needed. This position supports Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, and HRSG product lines through projects assigned by manager and mentored by experienced senior level engineers. Projects include material and special process development programs, specification creation and revision to address product quality, field analysis of customer hardware to assess failure modes, and participation in materials development programs related to new product offerings or corrective actions to address customer issues.
In this role the Materials Engineer is 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. Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead qualification and development efforts for power generation components manufactured from forgings and bar stock including critical rotating hardware utilized in industrial gasturbines, 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.
Lead research and development program activities on new materials and processes to support new product introductions.
Perform root cause and corrective action analyses to troubleshoot problems with current designs and manufacturing processes.
Lead metallurgical investigations on fractured components received from the field and report findings to cross-functional teams.
Conduct material property testing programs 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field, OR a high school diploma/ GED with 7 years of relevant experience.
Minimum two years of materials and/or process engineering experience.
Ability to travel to supplier locations, estimated 10-15%.
Desired Characteristics:
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.
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.
About Us
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For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $79,400.00 - 119,000.00 USD Annual .
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 5% performance bonus
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least 6/19/2024
Benefits Available to You:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: https://jobs.gecareers.com/global/en/ge-career-benefits
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 .
Healthcare benefit s 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.
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