GE Vernova · 14 hours ago
Thermal Spray Industrialization & Process Development Engineer
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $137K/yr
2+ years expGE Vernova is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies, focused on innovation and decarbonization solutions. They are seeking a Thermal Spray Industrialization & Process Development Engineer to develop, qualify, and industrialize thermal spray coating processes, ensuring high-quality production and collaboration across various teams.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Your main mission will be to Industrialize and scale thermal spray coating processes to support GE Vernova’s largest volume expansion
Develop, qualify, and industrialize HVOF and APS thermal spray processes from lab to full-scale production
Understand the critical thermal spray parameters and ensure frozen process, repeatable production processes that meet print and specification requirements
Operate and support thermal spray cells, including robotic spray programs, with a focus on quality, cycle time, and potential defect reduction and waste
Diagnose and resolve coating, equipment, and process issues to ensure long-term process stability
Perform and interpret metallographic evaluations and mechanical testing to assess coating quality and lead root-cause analysis of defects
Lead process scale-up activities, including control plans, work instructions, operator training, SPC, and NPI transfers
Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and R&D to deliver results quickly in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred)
Minimum 2 years of hands-on thermal spray process development experience in a manufacturing and project environment (HVOF & APS)
Strong skills in coating microstructure evaluation and metallographic analysis (optical, image analysis)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven track record working in multi-group environments toward shared goals
Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future
This position is 100% onsite at our GE Vernova Greenville, SC site
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology
Preferred
Minimum 4 years of hands-on thermal spray process development experience in a manufacturing and project environment (HVOF & APS)
Proven experience designing fixtures/masking for production coating applications (SolidWorks, NX or equivalent CAD)
Background in process documentation, FMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving (e.g., fishbone, 5 Whys, 8D)
Experience with MCrAlY bond coats, ceramic topcoats (e.g. YSZ), coatings
Gas turbine or aerospace coatings qualification experience
Knowledge of blasting, masking, heat treatment, and post-processing of coated parts
Familiarity with nondestructive testing (NDT) for coatings
Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
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2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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