Process Engineer (Joining & Heat Treatment)

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Job Description Summary

The Process Engineer (Joining & Heat Treatment) industrializes and sustains joining and heat treatment processes for gas turbine component repair. The role ensures process capability, compliance to GE specifications, and long-term reliability of production methods. The engineer collaborates with AMRT, Quality, and Operations teams to introduce new repair methods and maintain stable, repeatable processes that meet SQDC objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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Industrialize joining processes such as brazing, welding, and heat treatment for turbine component repair

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Support qualification activities (First Piece Qualification (FPQ) / Pilot Lot Qualification (PLQ)) and ensure documentation readiness for production

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Maintain process control plans, work instructions, and frozen parameters

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Monitor process performance through key metrics and implement corrective actions as needed

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Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for joining and heat treatment issues

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Partner with Maintenance and Quality to sustain equipment calibration and qualification status

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Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve first-pass yield

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Provide technical support and training to technicians to ensure safe and consistent operations

Required Qualifications

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A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science from a local or internationally recognised university

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At least 3 years experience engineering processes in related industry preferred

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Knowledge of repair of Gas Turbine components and Joining and Heat Treatment process will be advantageous

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Previous experience in repair of industrial gas, aero turbines or aeroderivative would be advantageous (but not essential)

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Experience in Lean Six sigma would be advantageous

Desired Characteristics

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Good communications, interpersonal and influencing skills

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Experienced problem solving skills

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Strong interpersonal, demonstrates accountability and influencing skills

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Ability to work independently

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Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion

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Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers

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Understands business plan and drives specific tasks required to meet the criteria

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No