Lead Repair Development Engineer, Joining Technology

Job Description Summary

The Lead Repair Development Engineer – Joining Process is responsible for the development, industrialization, and support of joining technologies for the Gas Power business globally. This role is part of the Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology (AMRT) Joining team and focuses on industrializing processes across the global repair network to deliver quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing and repair process technologies to support component teams in implementing repair strategies or meeting factory NPI (New Product Introduction) requirements.
• Create validation plans for repair materials and process technologies in collaboration with New Repair Introduction engineers.
• Ensure the successful transfer of developed processes and validate repair service centers’ qualifications and certifications for repair procedures.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles while adhering to business standards, practices, and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and key developments.
• Maintain deep expertise in joining processes—such as welding and brazing—to address engineering challenges and determine the most suitable methods for specific applications.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated during assigned projects or tasks, in line with engineering policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance processes throughout the repair network.
• Collaborate with the supply chain, component teams, productivity departments, and other GE organizations to identify project opportunities and drive improvements within the supply chain.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field—or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years specializing in joining processes.
• Strong knowledge of superalloy welding and brazing metallurgy.
• Familiarity with industrial gas turbine components and processes, such as thermal spray coating, surface finishing, sealing, and machining, is an advantage.
• Effective team collaborator, capable of working closely with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of lean methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 10% of the time, as needed.