Materials Engineer – Wind Blade Materials & Validation

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Health Coach access

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an engineer for the materials and validation team, responsible for qualification and characterization of materials used in GE Vernova wind blades. You will collaborate with design and sourcing to find material solutions, support RCA activities, and help introduce new materials into global production.

The role emphasizes testing, materials knowledge, and cross-functional teamwork to ensure blade structural integrity and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of international codes and standards for composite materials, testing, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in composite testing and analysis.
• Experience with material failure modes and analysis techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus.
• Highly motivated and hands-on.
• Experience with manufacturing practices using composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, characterize, improve, and validate materials for GE Vernova wind blade fabrication.
• Define material requirements to ensure structural integrity of blades.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, and cross-functional teams on material solutions.
• Lead testing and validation programs with limited risk and resources.
• Support RCAs and root-cause analysis activities related to materials.
• Assist in introduction of new materials into global production facilities.
• Provide work instructions to shop technicians for test specimens and parts fabrication.

Skills

Knowledge of composite materials codes

Hands-on composite testing

Material failure analysis

Verbal and written communication

Program planning and execution

Influence and consensus building

Motivated and hands-on

Manufacturing with composites

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science Engineering

Job description

GE Vernova seeks an engineer for the materials and validation team, responsible for qualification and characterization of materials used in GE Vernova wind blades. You will collaborate with design and sourcing to find material solutions, support RCA activities, and help introduce new materials into global production.

The role emphasizes testing, materials knowledge, and cross-functional teamwork to ensure blade structural integrity and manufacturability.