Senior Coatings Engineer - Bucket and Shroud Repair
Location
South Carolina | United States
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Becoming Vernova
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Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.
Job Description
What impact you’ll make
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Coatings is responsible for meeting business goals, driving programs, and implementing processes for the coating cell. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute tactical & strategic objectives, and drive results that impact short-term and some long-term business goals. This role will have a focus on plasma spray and automation technologies in the coatings manufacturing cell.
What you’ll do
Roles and Responsibilities
- Engineer creative solutions to business challenges with an emphasis on plasma spray, automation, and continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings
- Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets
- Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment
- Support EHS projects in cell and ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment
- Drive Coatings Process Improvements / Cycle Reduction initiatives and drive productivity improvements via process changes or improvements
- Identify and reduce sources of labor efficiency variations
- Identify and reduce product quality issues caused by process variation
- Support the quality function through integration of ISO/QC documentation and Manufacturing methods Instructions
- Lead high impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased productivity in the Cell
- Attend weekly cross-functional quality sessions and track/drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for the Cell
- Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations
- Utilize lean-manufacturing principles and participate in action workouts to improve process capability, reduce overall costs and increase capacity
- Develop a basic understanding of robotic programing
- Learn to use different technologies such as White Light/Blue light/Flash Thermography and IR equipment
- Develop an understanding of vacuum furnaces to be able to help trouble shoot issues
- Work closely with the maintenance team to get machines back up and running production
- Support a team of experienced operators within the Coating department. You will work with this team to improve cycle time and reduce cost
- Work closely with product Design Engineers to help make our product better through improving the manufacturing process
- Support and lead a cross functional team of coating engineers, process quality engineers, and other manufacturing teammates on coating operations
What you’ll bring
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering / material science from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 7 years of manufacturing or operations experience)
- Minimum 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operations
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with HVOF and TBC coatings
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future as this role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
- This position is 100% onsite at the GE Greenville, SC plant
What will make you stand out
Desired Characteristics
Focus in material science / thermal spray
- Previous knowledge of robotics and/or automation
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong mechanical design ability
- Prior experience to and knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Effective at managing multiple priorities under deadlines
- Ability to plan communicate and execute
Pay Transparency
The starting base pay range for this position is $103,100.00 - 137,400.00 . 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 February 27, 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 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:
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 . 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
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