Lead Repair Development Engineer, Joining Technology

Salary: Up to $8,500/month
Benefits: AWS + Variable Bonus | Flexible Benefits | Transport Provided
Location: Pioneer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Repair Development Engineer, Joining Technology to drive the development, industrialization, and deployment of advanced joining and repair technologies across a global repair network. This is a highly visible technical leadership role where you will work on critical gas turbine components, develop next-generation repair processes, and influence manufacturing excellence on a global scale.

You will be part of the Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology (AMRT) team, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and repair facilities worldwide to enhance quality, productivity, and operational performance.

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.

What We're Looking For

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
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and repair processes within industrial environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for project support and global collaboration

If you're passionate about advanced manufacturing, materials engineering, and developing world-class repair technologies, we'd love to hear from you.