Materials Engineer

Job description

3216357
Additional Cities

Greenville
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy OnShore Wind
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

South Carolina
Postal Code

29615-4614
Role Summary/Purpose

The successful candidate will be a Materials Engineer for materials and processing technologies used in the design and manufacture of Wind Turbine products.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Materials Engineer, you will:

·  Perform root cause and corrective action analyses to solve problems encountered with manufacturing processes and customer operations
·  Support cross-functional teams to deliver qualified Wind Turbine components that meet engineering requirements, cost targets, and production fulfillment schedules

·  Review supplier documentation, perform audits, and evaluate test results against GE requirements
·  Continuous improvement of current Wind components to improve quality and/or reduce costs through new or revised special processes and/or alternate materials
·  Resolve material processing related issues encountered during manufacturing at suppliers and throughout the life cycle of the component while in service
·  Review records of quality, composition, and mechanical properties to detect trends that may indicate undesirable changes in product quality

·  Write and interpret material and special process specifications
·  Ensure that specification acceptance / inspection procedures, and processing instructions are suitable, complete, and that these documents are properly controlled

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical, Materials Science Engineering or related field
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to travel (international and domestic) up to 20% of the time

Desired Characteristics

·  Experience with material failure modes and analysis equipment and techniques
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills
·  Ability to influence and drive consensus
·  Hands-on experience in mechanical testing and analysis
·  Highly motivated and hands-on
·  Experience with steel-making, heat treatment, composites, tribology, adhesives, coatings, casting, or welding

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About Us

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water – to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

With an innovative spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset, we engineer energy products and digital services that create industry-leading value for our customers around the world.

We see the promise of renewable energy everywhere we look. Our team has the courage, scale, passion, diversity and resourcefulness needed to deliver that promise wherever and however the world needs it.

Together with our customers, we’re proving that no one ever has to choose between affordable, reliable, or sustainable energy.

We are unleashing limitless energy.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

South Carolina
Primary City

Greenville