Lead Process Engineer - Joining Technologies

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Lead Engineer – Laser Cladding to join the AMRT Global Process Development team in Greenville, SC. The role leads Laser Cladding repair development and industrialization for service applications.

You will collaborate with NRI, LCE engineering, service centers, operations, quality, and supply chain to standardize best practices, enabling safe, repeatable, high-quality repairs and scalable deployment across global locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, or related technical field; in lieu of degree, min. 5 years of experience in Welding and 4 years of experience in Laser Cladding technologies.
• Experience developing and executing GT repair processes in an industrial or service environment.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams in solving technical and operational challenges.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 10-15% yearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and industrialization of Laser Cladding repair processes for service applications.
• Provide global engineering support to RVS service centers for repairs using Laser Cladding.
• Serve as SME for Laser Cladding parameters, equipment, materials, metallurgy, and repair performance.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, repair procedures, process documentation, and best practices.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, and quality to ensure production-ready repairs.
• Drive safety, quality, cycle time, cost, and process robustness improvements.
• Support technology transfer and capability build-up across centers via training.
• Travel globally to support implementation and issue resolution.

Skills

Global engineering support

Laser cladding experience

Repair processes development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering

Tools

Process automation

Programming

Job description

Job Description Summary

The AMRT Global Process Development team is seeking a Lead Engineer – Laser Cladding to join our Joining Technology Team and play a critical role in advancing our global repair capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in laser cladding processes, metallurgical principles, repair development, and industrial execution, along with the ability to work across regions and functions to standardize best practices, solve complex repair challenges, and support implementation at scale.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring close partnership with NRI and LCE engineering, service centers, operations, quality, and supply chain, to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality repair solutions that meet business and customer needs.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and industrialization of Laser Cladding repair processes for service applications.
• Provide global engineering support to RVS service centers in the assessment, development, qualification, and execution of repairs using Laser Cladding technology.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Laser Cladding process parameters, equipment, materials, metallurgy, and repair performance.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, repair procedures, process documentation, and best practices to enable consistent deployment across global locations.
• Partner with service center teams to troubleshoot process, equipment, and quality issues related to Laser Cladding repairs.
• Support the qualification and validation of new repair methods, new technology platforms, process capability, metallurgical evaluation, NDE requirements, and performance verification.
• Collaborate with design, materials, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure repairs are technically sound, compliant, and executable in production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cycle time, cost, and process robustness.
• Support technology transfer and capability build-up across global service centers through training, coaching, and hands‑on technical guidance.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for repair deviations or field/service issues.
• Contribute to long‑term strategy for Laser Cladding capability expansion and modernization within the repair network.
• Travel globally as needed to support implementation, issue resolution, and capability development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, or related technical field; in lieu of degree, min. 5 years of experience in Welding and 4 years of experience in Laser Cladding technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing GT repair processes in an industrial or service environment.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams in solving complex technical and operational challenges.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 10-15% yearly.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience supporting global service centers, repair shops, or manufacturing sites.
• Knowledge of turbine, rotating equipment, or high‑value component repair processes.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes, standards, and AMRT repair qualification methodologies.
• Experience with process automation or programming.
• Project leadership or technical experience in a matrixed global organization.
• Strong practical execution mindset
• Customer‑focused and solution‑oriented
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and driving standardization
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability
• Hands‑on, collaborative, and action‑oriented

This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 10, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.