Lead Turbine Repair Engineer
Job Summary
Lead the development and industrialization of advanced joining and repair technologies for global manufacturing and repair operations. Design innovative repair solutions and develop validation plans for materials and laser cladding technologies. Drive technology transfer, process improvement, and provide technical expertise in welding, brazing, and metallurgical processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and industrialize joining and repair technologies.
- Design and implement innovative repair solutions.
- Manage technology transfer and repair center qualification.
- Execute engineering projects and process improvements.
- Provide technical expertise in welding and laser cladding.
Required Skills
- 8+ years manufacturing experience
- 5+ years in joining technologies
- Expertise in laser cladding and superalloy welding
- Knowledge of industrial gas turbines
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
Job Details
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing and repair processes within industrial environments.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.