Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Key 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. - Knowledge of industrial gas turbine components and repair technologies. - Exposure to thermal spray coatings, surface finishing, machining, sealing, and related repair processes. - Strong expertise in: Laser cladding processes, Superalloy welding and brazing metallurgy, Numerically Controlled (NC/CNC) machinery. - Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.