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GE Vernova Plant Welding Process Engineer in Greenville, South Carolina
Job Description Summary
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What impact you’ll make
As a member of the Process Industrialization team, you will be an active contributor to create, maintain, and execute the standard in how to develop and industrialize manufacturing processes using a team-based approach. The Plant Welding Process Engineer role sits within the Process Industrialization team and will support welding and brazing processes across the site as well as welding and brazing process development. The focus will be on managing the plant welding program, solving problems, and testing and developing new, or improving upon existing, manufacturing process by utilizing a standard framework.
Job Description
What you’ll do
Develop and maintain welding and fabrication processes, documentation, and certification/training for factory
Develop and enforce Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) for new processes
Support Root Cause Analyses for joining-related defects
Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation
Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment
Drive process Improvement, cycle reduction, and productivity improvements via process changes or improvements
Identify and reduce product quality issues caused by process variation
Support the quality function through integration of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / Quality Center (QC) documentation and Joining Process Instructions
Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations
Serve as a technical process expert for complex welding & joining processes across multiple products using a hands-on approach to resolve problems
Provide technical guidance and mentoring for welding engineers throughout the manufacturing plant
Manage performance of the direct reports to achieve organizational goals and encourage an atmosphere of engagement and encourages learning/self-growth. Initiates employee reviews, employee-counseling, and can carry out all Corporate Policy initiatives.
Develops constructive cross-functional partnerships with all internal customers as well as suppliers to drive strong communication between groups for effective operations.
Mastery over quality control & problem-solving techniques for welded and fabricated components, knowledge of key failure modes for all joining processes, problem diagnosis and resolution, understands and manages standards and tolerances for each process
What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in weld or materials science engineering OR a High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution and minimum of 4 years of welding engineering experience with a Certified Welding Inspector Certificate)
A minimum of 4 years of relevant welding, materials, and/or engineering experience
Eligibility Requirements
Must be willing to work 100% onsite at the GE Greenville Manufacturing site
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
What will make you stand out
AWS Certified Welding Inspector Certificate
Knowledge and understanding of applicable AWS, ASME, AS9100, ISO, & PED code requirements
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Prior manufacturing process improvement accomplishments
Ability to manage priorities and achieve results
Prior exposure to and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
Strong Project Management skills
Strong welding process knowledge
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Six Sigma training or equivalent Quality Training
Pay Transparency
The starting base pay range for this position is $80,000 - 110,000. 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 10% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This posting is expected to close on June 25, 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
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: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) (https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/our-culture)
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
At GE, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e
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