Coating Special Process Engineer

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to RVS and the global manufacturing centers for all coating process aspects for standardized global processes, coating related technology and productivity projects.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of coating programs related to fulfillment, cost out, and NPI for Gas Turbine Technology
• Assure all processes meet required specifications, considering the quality and productivity aspects for this technology
• Support and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as manufacturing, sourcing, services, global engineering, MPE, design and systems engineering.
• Provide strong technical guidance and contribution to Lean process development and lean manufacturing execution.
• Communicate progress to all levels of the organization.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing or technical fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering\manufacturing\supply chain experience
• Min. of 2 additional years of experience related to repair or coating of high temperature metals and superalloys; preferably related to gas turbine or aviation technologies.
• Willingness and capabilitly to travel both domestic and internationally up to 15%

Other Eligibility

• Ability and willingness to travel international and domestic <10% as required.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder permitted to work on US export-controlled technology.

Desired Characteristics

• Metallurgical Lab Experience: Hands-on experience with metallographic sample preparation and examination (microscopy, hardness testing, etc.).
• Audit Experience: Familiarity with quality audits (e.g., Nadcap or similar industry standards) for thermal spray and coating processes.
• Technical Training Skills: Proven ability to create technical documentation and train staff on specialized laboratory operations.
• Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in NX or other 3D CAD models and/or design simulation packages.
• Experience data analytics and/or coding including m-code, g-code, .cli, python, p-code and other computer programming languages.
• Sound background with lean manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes requiring chemical processing of components
• Additional experience in manufacture or component repair for industrial gas turbines Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Experience in development of new products and rolling out to a production shop including qualifications. 
• Willingness and ability to learn, troubleshoot and operate a varying range of equipment.
• Ability to research into problems, identify root causes and provide efficient corrective actions.
• Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​. Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​. Focused: quick learner, committed, execution driven.
• Leadership ability: collaborative, strong communicator, decision-maker.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, project management.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external customers.

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. ​

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 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.

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.