Global Process Engineering Authority – Special Processes, Material Integrity

GE Vernova

. Serve as the enterprise-wide technical authority for GE Vernova’s structural reliability and material validation framework across Power, Wind, and Electrification .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $144,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural reliability and material validation, with a strong focus on developing and enforcing technical standards across multiple manufacturing sites. Proficient in non-destructive testing methodologies and capable of leading process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Materials Science DegreeNon-Destructive Testing (NDT) ExpertiseTechnical Standards DevelopmentProject Management ExperienceASNT Level III NDT Certification

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Hard Skills

Thermal FusionChemical BondingHeat TreatmentMetallurgical HealthBlueprint InterpretationCNC TechnologyMachine Learning ApplicationsAutomation Standards CreationProcess Health StandardsGlobal Scaling Experience

Soft Skills

Leadership ExperienceCollaborationCoachingContinuous Improvement MindsetCultural Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

CAD/CAM SoftwareNXSolidWorksMasterCAMPredatorVericut

Certifications & Qualifications

ASNT Level III NDT CertificationAWS Certified Welding Inspector

Industry Keywords

Global Technical LeadEnterprise ScalingLocked ConfigurationsLean MethodologySafety, Quality, Delivery, Cost ImprovementsManufacturing Process StandardsEquipment Capability StandardsValidation MethodsInternational Standards (AWS, ASME, ISO, Nadcap)Special Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the enterprise-wide technical authority for GE Vernova’s structural reliability and material validation framework across Power, Wind, and Electrification
Identify Gold Standards and create and communicate Locked Configurations for Joining, Finishing, Heat Treat, and NDT technologies
Synthesize, author, and govern 1P1P standards using global technical equipment, manufacturing process, automation process, and RFQ templates
Define technical standards for bonding processes, protective treatments, and validation methods to ensure closed-loop structural integrity
Evaluate business-level innovations and codify them into Locked Configurations for enterprise-wide deployment
Establish and enforce equipment capability standards for assets across more than 130 facilities
Architect the strategy for transitioning from manual inspection to automated, data-driven NDT and Metlab processes
Collaborate with Business GPELs and Factory LPEAs to translate material health data into Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements
Act as final technical authority for enterprise-wide special process and validation investments
Coach and influence a dotted-line organization of factory technical leads
Drive process standardization, lean methodology, continuous improvement, and global scaling
Build a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering OR a minimum of 15 years of extensive industrial experience in special processes and material validation
Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in special processes or non-destructive testing, including Global Technical Lead or Enterprise Scaling capacity across multiple manufacturing sites
Deep expertise in thermal fusion, chemical bonding, heat treatment, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies
Strong understanding of metallurgical health and structural failure modes
Proficiency in international standards such as AWS, ASME, ISO, and Nadcap
Proven history of developing and enforcing technical standards for equipment procurement and process health that have successfully scaled globally
Proficiency in interpreting complex design requirements and bridging engineering specifications with physical integration/test environments
Proven history of developing and enforcing technical standards for integration equipment and facility-level health that have successfully scaled globally
Experience using CAD/CAM software such as NX, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, Predator, and Vericut
Ability to create manufacturing, electro-mechanical, and automation standards for hardware, process, and qualification
Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics
Project management skills and experience
Direct leadership experience of professional and production employees
Ability to travel +35%
Active or previously held ASNT Level III NDT certification and AWS Certified Welding Inspector credentials desired
Experience in manual and CNC technology in a production and processing environment
Experience with machine learning and AI applications supporting adaptive manufacturing processes
Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information, if applicable
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Relocation assistance