Job Description Summary

As part of the Advanced Manufacturing and Repair Technology Team, the Rotor Repair Engineer role is responsible for the engineering ownership of rotor components for repair, focusing on Supply Chain Development activities in the EPE Service Center. This role will support the industrialization of new Rotor Life Extension (RLE) activities in EPE as well as initiatives to increase the volume of established RLEs. This role will also coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Services teams to develop and industrialize standardized component repairs to support productivity and fulfillment objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and industrialize 9FB and 9HA rotor repair technology for the EPE shop
• Support upcoming Rotor Life Extension volume ramp in EPE service center
• Provide engineering review and dispositions of shop non-conformances for rotor repair
• Develop and industrialize new repair process technology to be implemented in repair strategy
• Author and own Repair Engineering Instructions as well as fixture and tooling drawings
• Collaborate with Product Services to establish Rotor Life Extension operational history and support Root Cause Analysis studies
• Interface with MPE and Design engineering and lead design reviews for repair development
• Lead projects to directly impact productivity and fulfillment efforts
• Work with RDC and service center engineers to perform repair process technology testing in the RDC or in the shop
• Establish and maintain inspection criteria
• Support component related readiness to serve needs for global service centers
• Substantiation of service centers repair process qualifications/certifications
• Drive a culture of one Gas Power team by partnering with adjacent organizations/stakeholders
• Deliver operational commitments and key process indicator targets
• Improve quality, delivery, and cost of GE products within team’s scope
• Implement lean methodologies including standard work, standard product, and kaizen

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field of study from an accredited college or university
• Experience working in, with, and/or supporting a Manufacturing/Design environment
• Travel to repair centers, customer sites, and other locations as needed globally (~10%)

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience in Gas Turbine rotor manufacture, design, or repair
• Lean training or equivalent quality training
• Strong mechanical design and analytical background
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Ability to drive projects to completion
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and global environment

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