Aero Component Repair Engineer

5 days ago


Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States GE Vernova Full time $79,400 - $119,000
Job Description SummaryWe are seeking a Gas Turbine Component Repair Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ownership of repair development and repair qualification of LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100 components. This role involves engineering analysis, preparation of specifications, first time repair development, and substantiation of repair procedures and outcomes. The position requires frequent communication with GE Vernova's internal and external repair facilities and responding to customer inquiries regarding component repairs/repairability.
In this role, you will have opportunities to work on various gas turbine aeroderivative models (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100) and modules, including low- & high-pressure compressors, low- & high-pressure turbines, combustors, rotors, structures, and various airfoils. You will use your expertise to solve existing component repair challenges, eliminate repair backlog, and support business objectives by aiding in developing and executing component repair strategies.Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and industrialize Aero Gas Turbine component repairs.
  • Design analysis and evaluation of assigned engine components to ensure their operational life and substantiate the define repairability limits.
  • Provide oversight and direction for the creation of component CAD models, drawings, and specifications for gas turbine components.
  • Develop repair procedures and inspection methods.
  • Support repair process qualifications and work with engineering partners to support repair standardization and industrialization.
  • Act as the technical focal point for the disposition of component repair Departure Records (DRs) related to your assigned components.
  • Participate as a presenter in technical and/or program reviews.
  • Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects/tasks in line with engineering policies and procedures.
  • Support engineering and business partners to ensure that newly developed repair processes, procedures, limits, etc. are properly incorporated into appropriate shop, vendor, and engineering manuals & documents.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in, with, and/or supporting a manufacturing, Services, repair, or design environment

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience with inspection technologies, including FPI, X-Ray, and Eddy Current.
  • Experience with repair special processes, including welding, brazing, thermal spray, heat treat, machining, blending, coating, and surface treatments.
  • Strong mechanical design and analytical background
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative team skills.  Ability to connect effectively with a broad group of stakeholders.
  • Solid oral and written communication skills.
  • Gas turbine design knowledge/background.

Work Environment:

  • The role may require travel up to 20% to internal and external repair vendor sites

Why Join Us:

This position offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team in a dynamic, innovative environment. As the Product Services Engineering Leader, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success and satisfaction of our aeroderivative customers, contributing to the growth and success of GE Vernova.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova )

Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

Inclusion & Diversity

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong.  Click here to learn more:

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova's Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry's largest installed base.

For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is 79, ,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 5% performance bonus. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. This position will stay open on the career website until at least November 5th, 2025

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes



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