JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Materials and Processes Engineering Department from GE Vernova, Bangalore, India is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer for qualifying suppliers for Gas & Steam Turbine Parts. The lead engineer will also have responsibility to work on gas turbine materials characterization.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
* 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.
Desired Characteristics
* 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes