Lead Engineer – Materials Science and Engineering
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 14
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Materials and Processes Engineering Department at GE Vernova in Bangalore, India supports Gas and Steam Turbine component manufacturing through supplier qualification and materials characterization. The team works with Design Engineering and Supplier Quality to develop suppliers in India and other regions against GE Vernova quality and specification requirements. This Lead Materials Engineer role covers supplier audits and development, materials analysis of steels and nickel-base alloys used in gas turbines, specification review, and technical documentation and reviews.
What you will do
- Collaborate with Design Engineering and Supplier Quality teams and qualify suppliers in India (as per GE Vernova quality requirements) and other regions for Gas/Steam Turbine components.
- Travel to suppliers for technical audits and assess them for manufacturing new parts for GE Vernova.
- Follow all safety (EHS) protocols and raise concerns if any at supplier’s place.
- Follow Safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost (SQDC) approach in that order, while working on supplier qualifications.
- Develop suppliers in the region to meet GEV specification requirements.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
- Work with global counterparts in the USA and other countries to gain expertise in developing manufacturing process skills.
- Perform material analysis on materials used in gas turbines (steels and nickel-base alloys)
- Help and provide necessary support to resolve technical issues / problems during project execution.
- Work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
- Document technical data generated consistent with MPE policies and procedures.
- Present work in technical reviews/forums to controlled title holders (CTH) and other stake holders.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- M.S/M. Tech in materials science and engineering/other relevant engineering with emphasis on materials manufacturing and materials characterization.
- 3 to 5 years of technical experience in relevant field.
- Should be familiar with manufacturing processes such as steel making, forgings, and casting and experienced in qualifying suppliers for critical components.
- Knowledge on supplier manufacturing process plan (mpp) document.
- Familiar with ASTM/AMS /ASME and other industrial grades of materials.
- Experience in reviewing material specifications and updating specs based on need.
- Experience in using material characterization tools and equipment such as optical microscope, Keyence microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope.
- Experience with using hardness and micro-hardness testers.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Knowledge of ISO standards & processes on quality.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in using AI tools to simplify/standardize processes.
- Experience in working in a manufacturing company in the areas of raw material/forging/castings/welding.
- Experience in qualifying Gas Turbine component suppliers.
- Welding, NDT (minimum level 2) certifications.
- Experience in reviewing supplier’s welding books and NDT facilities audits.
- Interpretation of engineering drawings.
- Knowledge on physical metallurgy and mechanical behavior of steels and Nickel-based alloys.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer and President
Stephen F. Angel
Chairman of the Board
Lola Lin
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
Roger Martella
Chief Corporate Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer & Head of Global Government Affairs
Eric Gray
CEO, Power Segment
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