Job Description Summary

Steam Power Steam Turbine and Generator Engineering Technology require a Materials Engineer to join the existing materials team to undertake various tasks, including to provide specialist advice to engineering, sourcing, purchasing and supplier quality.

The successful candidate will have a good general knowledge of materials science, particularly the metallurgy of steels; steel making, foundry theory and practice including the heat treatment of steels; quality systems applicable to the steel industry; and ideally experience of dealing with suppliers including qualification and root cause analysis of failures.

Knowledge of the practical issues relating to the forging and/or casting of large steel components is highly desirable.
Qualification in one or more NDE techniques is highly desirable.

Job Description

Essential Functions / Responsibilities within their technical domain:

• Providing specialist technical support for order execution to the supply chain and engineering.
• Developing and qualifying new suppliers of steam turbine components (including large forgings, casting and fabrications).
• Contributing to root cause analyses of failures.
• Reviewing and approving suppliers’ manufacturing process plans.
• Developing best working practices in collaboration with the controlled title holders.
• Communicating within supplier and customers as required to support the business objectives.
• Occasional international travel to suppliers and customers as required.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate is likely to have a first or higher degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science or closely related subject.  Candidates who have acquired a similar level of knowledge through practical experience will also be considered.
• Technical knowledge in the domain, covering both the technology and the product.
• Strong experience of successful delivery in an engineering environment.

Required characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative, inclusive, supportive and empowering behaviours.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Pragmatic outlook
• Problem solving skills
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization as well as represent GE externally with external customers/suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership in defining the state of the art in your technical expertise and pursuing correct engineering process, along with the ability to train and mentor the teams

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No