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Innovation

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks.

Impact You'll Make:

The Plant Welding Process Engineer will be the primary point of contact for materials, welding, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify applicable materials, welding and NDT standards and internal Engineering/Manufacturing Technical Practices and define how those are applied/proceduralized

• Provide assurance of compliance against the above-mentioned standards and practices

• Identify, assess, report, and manage key materials, welding, and NDT risks

• Provide QA/QC services on all relevant welding and NDT issues

• Provide oversight for operation and maintenance of plant NDT equipment

• Liaison with GE Energy Materials and Process Engineering to resolve issues and drive improvements

• Manage on-site Metallurgical Laboratory

• Engage shop employees to get their active involvement in the key practical materials, welding, and NDT issues to ensure technical choices can practically be implemented in a safe and efficient manner

• Utilize Lean tools and advanced technology to improve business operations and support NPIs

• Provide technical oversight of plasma coating processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Weld Engineering or a demonstrated background in welding and materials science

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant welding, materials, and/or engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

• Certified Welding Inspector and/or experience and technical knowledge of welding processes and inspection

• In-depth knowledge of commonly used NDT examination techniques (Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, , Visual Testing & Ultrasonic Testing). ASNT certificate desirable.

• Knowledge and expertise on commonly used materials, processes, and coatings

• Demonstrated performance executing manufacturing process improvements

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead teams or projects achieving desired results on schedule

• LEAN training

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Experience with failure analysis / root cause analysis

• Liaison or experience with Standards Development Organizations (e.g. STM, AWS, ASME, ASNT, etc.)

• Prior history of metallurgical laboratory operation or oversight

• Exposure to characterization and testing of high temperature metals

About Us

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.

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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 $90,400- $110,000 USD Annual.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This Lead Professional Band position is also eligible for a 10% 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 May 30th, 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:

• 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.

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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