Lead Process Development Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Lead Repair Development Engineer to drive the development and industrialization of advanced joining and repair technologies globally. This role focuses on gas turbine components, requiring deep expertise in welding and laser cladding processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance repair quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead global joining and repair technology development.
- Design and validate innovative repair solutions.
- Manage technology transfer and service center qualification.
- Execute process design and continuous improvement projects.
- Provide expert technical guidance on welding and brazing.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Expertise in Laser Cladding and Superalloy welding.
- Proficiency in NC/CNC machinery.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and industrialization of advanced joining and repair technologies to support manufacturing and repair operations globally.
- Design and implement innovative repair solutions to support new product introductions and component repair strategies.
- Develop validation plans for repair materials and laser cladding technologies in collaboration with New Repair Introduction teams.
- Drive successful technology transfer and qualification of repair service centers, ensuring compliance with repair standards and certifications.
- Execute engineering projects involving process design, analysis, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical expertise in joining technologies, including welding, brazing, laser cladding, and related metallurgical processes.
- Monitor project progress, communicate key developments, and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
- Maintain high-quality technical documentation in accordance with engineering and business requirements.
- Identify and implement productivity and process improvement opportunities across the global repair network.
- Collaborate closely with component engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and global stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Welding, Materials, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 8 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years specializing in joining technologies.
- Strong expertise in: Laser cladding processes, Superalloy welding and brazing metallurgy, Numerically Controlled (NC/CNC) machinery.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing and repair processes within industrial environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10% for project support and global collaboration.
- Knowledge of industrial gas turbine components and repair technologies.
- Exposure to thermal spray coatings, surface finishing, machining, sealing, and related repair processes.