Technical Leader- Coatings/Surface Prep- AMRT

GE-Vernova-; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Technical Leader for AMRT Thermal Spray Coatings & Surface Preparation to guide a team developing and industrializing coating and surface prep technologies for gas turbine hardware.

You will drive standardized global processes, support NRI and services, and collaborate across manufacturing, design, and engineering to enable growth and robust deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years in thermal spray coatings and surface prep technology.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for a team focused on thermal spray coatings and surface preparation technologies.
• Lead development, qualification, standardization, and industrialization of global coating and surface prep processes for gas turbine hardware.
• Serve as the team's focal point for thermal spray process technology, equipment, and process control.
• Drive projects supporting services, NPI, and supply chain development.
• Ensure processes meet technical specs, quality standards, and productivity targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sourcing, repairs, services, and global engineering teams for deployment.
• Develop special processes for coatings and surface prep across the global network.
• Mentor engineers and support problem solving related to coating performance and process variation.

Skills

Thermal spray coatings

Project management

Gas turbine hardware knowledge

Manufacturing/repair knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

The AMRT Thermal Spray Coatings & Surface Preparation Technical Leader is responsible for providing technical leadership for a team focused on the development, industrialization, and execution of thermal spray coating technologies and surface preparation processes supporting gas turbine applications. This role will lead the team technically across a portfolio of technology development, productivity, quality, and implementation projects, while partnering closely with manufacturing, services, design, systems, and global engineering organizations.

This individual will play a critical role in driving standardized and robust global processes, supporting both services and new repair introduction (NRI) needs, and enabling business growth through process capability development and deployment. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in thermal spray technology and equipment, strong project management skills, and a solid understanding of gas turbine hardware and repair/manufacturing environments.

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership for a team of engineers focused on thermal spray coatings and surface preparation technologies.
• Lead the development, qualification, standardization, and industrialization of global coating and surface prep processes for gas turbine hardware.
• Serve as the team's technical focal point for thermal spray process technology, equipment, application methods, and process control.
• Drive technology and productivity projects that support contractual services, transactional services, fulfillment, and NPI supply chain development.
• Ensure coating and surface preparation processes meet required technical specifications, quality standards, and productivity targets.
• Partner with interfacing organizations including manufacturing, sourcing, Repairs Value Stream, services, global engineering, MPE, design, systems, and customer services engineering to enable successful process deployment and execution.
• Support development of special processes for Coatings and Surface Prep technologies and standardized methods across the global network.
• Provide technical guidance and support for supply chain development initiatives, including process capability assessment and implementation.
• Lead and maintain project schedules, technical deliverables, and prioritization across team activities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and progress effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team.
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis related to coating performance, surface preparation challenges, equipment issues, and process variation.
• Contribute to the long-term strategy for advancement of thermal spray and surface preparation technology within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years technical experience in thermal spray coatings and surface prep technology, including process fundamentals, application methods, and associated equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel 10-15% per year to support global locations and service centers

Desired Characteristics

• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead technical programs and drive projects to completion.
• Knowledge of gas turbine hardware, including component function, materials, and repair/manufacturing considerations.
• Advanced experience in thermal spray technology development and industrial implementation.
• Experience in manufacturing or component repair for industrial gas turbines.
• Strong materials and metallurgical background, especially related to coatings, bond strength, substrate condition, and process interactions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and repair processes for gas turbine components.
• Knowledge of operational practices in GE Vernova manufacturing or service facilities.
• Experience with coating equipment selection, qualification, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic technology development with day-to-day execution support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, provide clear technical direction, and build alignment across stakeholders.
• Effective mentor who supports technical development and fosters a strong, collaborative team environment.
• Understands business objectives and translates them into actionable technical priorities.
• Anticipates internal and external customer needs and works proactively to meet them.
• Measures process success through the lens of safety, quality, delivery, and customer impact.

This role will not support visa sponsorship now or in the future

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 14, 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.