Lead Joining Engineer, AMRT Special Process Team

GE-Vernova-; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Joining Engineer to drive development, industrialization, and ongoing support of joining technologies for the Gas Power business worldwide. You will lead process validation, supervise transfer to repair centers, and ensure quality via heat treatment principles.

Role requires strong knowledge of welding/brazing, superalloy metallurgy, and a track record in manufacturing engineering. Travel to global sites may be required, with relocation assistance not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or equivalent engineering degree.
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering with joining processes (welding & brazing) and heat treatment.
• Strong understanding of superalloy welding/brazing metallurgy and post-joining heat treatment principles.
• Knowledge of gas turbine components and repair processes is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global internal/external customers.
• Familiar with Lean/Kaizen/5S and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize joining process technologies (welding and brazing) for repairs.
• Assist component teams in implementing repair strategies and NPI requirements.
• Create validation plans for repair materials and welding/brazing processes.
• Ensure transfer of developed processes and qualifications of repair service centers.
• Design, analyze, or evaluate projects per engineering standards and requirements.
• Monitor project status and communicate key developments to stakeholders.
• Maintain deep knowledge of joining processes and heat treatments for diverse applications.
• Document technical data per policies and procedures.
• Provide continuous improvement across the global repair network.
• Collaborate with supply chain and other GEV units to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Joining processes (Welding & Brazing)

Heat treatment principles

Lean & continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Equivalent engineering degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Joining Engineer will be responsible for the development, industrialization, and ongoing support of joining technologies for the Gas Power business globally. As a key member of the AMRT (Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology) Joining team, you will drive the industrialization of these processes across the global repair network to enhance quality and productivity. This role will ensure the integrity of joining methods through comprehensive understanding and application of heat treatment principles for process validation and quality assessment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new joining process technologies (welding and brazing) for repairs
• Assisting component teams in implementing repair strategies and fulfilling NPI (New Product Introduction) requirements.
• Create validation plans for repair materials and various welding and brazing process technologies in conjunction with New Repair Introduction engineers.
• Ensure the successful transfer of developed processes and validate qualifications and certifications of repair service centers for their joining procedures.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles, adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments to stakeholders.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of joining processes, including a variety of welding and brazing techniques, superalloy metallurgy, and associated heat treatment processes, to effectively address diverse engineering challenges and select the most appropriate method for specific applications.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks, consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Provide continuous improvement support and seek opportunities to enhance joining processes across the global repair network.
• Collaborate with supply chain, component teams, productivity departments, and other GEV organizations to identify opportunities for projects and improvements within the supply chain network.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Production Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering, including a strong background in joining processes (welding and brazing) and associated heat treatment.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of superalloy welding and brazing metallurgy, as well as heat treatment principles essential for post-joining quality assessment.
• Knowledge of industrial gas turbine components and repair processes, such as thermal spray coating, surface finishing, sealing, machining, etc., would be advantageous.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers across global teams.
• Good understanding of Lean methodology and continuous improvement principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
• Ability and willingness to occasional travel , as required.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No