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This role blends practical coating cell work, metallographic preparation, microstructural analysis, root-cause problem solving, and the design of fixtures/masking to enable repeatable, cost-effective production, all while operating within our SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) values. You will work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-group environment, aligning R&D, manufacturing, quality, and customer teams toward a common goal, requiring clear, concise communication and strong collaboration skills.
Job Responsibility:
Drive process development onsite, converting a ‘lab-proven’ parameters into stable and documented production processes
Develop and qualify HVOF and Plasma coating processes
Coating process development includes a large scope of operations such as masking, grit blasting, shot peen, final surface finish treatment
Qualify inspections, post coating final surface finish, and heat treatments for bond coat and topcoat
Capability to operate robotic thermal spray cells, solid understanding of thermal spray parameters and their influence on the coating process sustainability
Validate robot programs, support robotic programming, and PLC I/O logic
Identify potential ways to optimize the coating program to improve the cycle time or eliminate coating defects
Thorough understanding of coating cell components and their interactions is required
In-depth expertise in microstructure evaluation and mechanical testing (hardness and tensile strength) is essential
Hands-on experience in a metallographic lab, including knowledge of the purpose and operation of standard laboratory equipment used in sample preparation and analysis
Develop and optimize, tooling, and masking to ensure repeatability, standoff control, and overspray containment
Responsible for process industrialization and scale-up activities based on Built in Quality, including creation of control plans, process gap identification, detailed work instructions, and comprehensive operator training materials
Partner with the process qualification team to determine coating process readiness by analyzing Cp and Cpk metrics
Leverage Lean manufacturing concepts such as takt time, value stream optimization, and waste reduction to enhance operational efficiency
Collaborate across R&D, engineering, QA, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines
Present complex data and insights in a clear, concise manner tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on thermal spray process development experience (Thermal coatings)
Nice to have:
Strong skills in coating microstructure evaluation and metallographic analysis (optical, image analysis)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
proven track record working in multi-group environments toward shared goals
Ability and desire to work on site in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work off-shift or flexible schedule at times as required by project timelines
Proven experience designing fixtures/masking for production coating applications (NX or equivalent CAD)
Background in process documentation, control plans, FMEA, and structured problem-solving (e.g., fishbone, 5Y, 8D)
Gas turbine or aerospace coatings qualification experience
Knowledge of blasting, masking, heat treatment, and post-processing of coated parts
Familiarity with nondestructive inspection (NDT) for coatings
Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
What we offer:
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
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
tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off