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 manufacturing facilities .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in special processes, material validation, and non-destructive testing methodologies, with a strong focus on developing and enforcing technical standards across multiple manufacturing sites. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Materials Science, Metallurgical, Or Chemical Engineering10+ Years Of Industrial Experience In Special Processes Or Non-Destructive TestingDeep Expertise In Thermal Fusion, Chemical Bonding, Heat Treatment, And NDT MethodologiesProficiency In International Standards Including AWS, ASME, ISO, And NadcapActive Or Previously Held ASNT Level III NDT Certification

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Hard Skills

Special ProcessesMaterial ValidationNon-Destructive TestingThermal FusionChemical BondingHeat TreatmentCAD/CAM SoftwareBlueprint InterpretationProject ManagementMachine Learning Applications

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCollaborationContinuous ImprovementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

NXSolidWorksMasterCAMPredatorVericut

Certifications & Qualifications

ASNT Level III NDT CertificationAWS Certified Welding Inspector

Industry Keywords

Structural ReliabilityMaterial Validation FrameworkLocked Configurations1P1P StandardsGlobal ScalingEquipment Capability StandardsSafetyQualityDeliveryCost

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 manufacturing facilities
Identify Gold Standards and create and communicate Locked Configurations for Joining, Finishing, Heat Treat, and NDT technologies
Ensure capital investments in special processes support structural integrity, field reliability, automation, and rapid global scaling
Ensure shop-floor assets are 1P1P Standard Ready and optimized for design-compliant production
Coach and influence a dotted-line organization of factory technical leads
Synthesize, author, and govern 1P1P standards for Special Process subclasses
Define technical standards aligning bonding processes and protective treatments with NDT and Metlab validation methods
Evaluate business-level innovations and codify them into enterprise-wide Locked Configurations
Establish and enforce equipment capability standards across 130+ facilities
Architect the transition from manual inspection to automated, data-driven NDT and Metlab processes
Collaborate with Business GPELs and Factory LPEAs to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Act as final technical authority for enterprise-wide special process and validation investments
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 methodologies
Strong understanding of metallurgical health and structural failure modes
Proficiency in international standards including AWS, ASME, ISO, and Nadcap
Proven history of developing and enforcing technical standards for equipment procurement and process health that scaled globally
Proficiency in interpreting complex design requirements and bridging material science requirements with shop-floor manufacturing execution
Proven history of developing and enforcing technical standards for integration equipment and facility-level health that 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 are 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 to access 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
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