Repair Development Engineer (Joining Technology) | Up to $8500 + AWS + VB

Repair Development Engineer (Joining Technology)

• Location: Pioneer

• Timing: 7:30am – 5pm (Mon – Fri)

• Salary: Up to $8500 Basic + AWS + Variable Bonus(salary will commensurate according to experience & qualifications)

Responsibilities:

• 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 and laser cladding 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 joining processes, including a variety of techniques such as welding and brazing, 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.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree, or equivalent experience.

• 8 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in joining processes.

• Demonstrate strong understanding of laser cladding process, superalloy welding and brazing metallurgy, as well as working with Machinery with Numerical Controls.

• Knowledge of industrial gas turbine components and processes, such as thermal spray coating, surface finishing, sealing, machining, etc., would be advantageous.

• Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 10% of the time, as required.