Lead NDT Inspection Engineer
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Lead Engineer Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) will provide technical guidance and execution of inspection process development and deployment across GE Vernovas Power portfolio including Gas Turbines Steam Turbines and Generators. This role sits within the Advanced Manufacturing & Repair Technology Global Process Development team and is responsible for ensuring robust compliant and capable NDT processes that support both manufacturing and service (repair/overhaul) operations globally. The Lead Engineer will act as an NDT subject matter expert enabling product quality fleet reliability and continuous improvement across GE Vernova sites and suppliers.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the development qualification and standardization of NDT processes supporting Gas Turbine Steam Turbine and Generator components across manufacturing and service operations.
- Serve as a technical authority for multiple NDT methods supporting complex inspections on critical power generation hardware such as rotors blades vanes casings and shafts.
- Develop review approve and maintain NDT procedures techniques and inspection standards in compliance with ASNT ASTM ISO GE Vernova internal specifications and customer requirements.
- Partner with design materials repair engineering quality and operations teams to ensure inspection readiness for new product introduction (NPI) design changes and repair development.
- Support repair qualification and life extension programs including inspection development for field-returned and aged components.
- Lead technical problem-solving for inspection escapes service findings and nonconformances using structured root cause analysis.
- Provide NDT technical leadership during internal customer and regulatory audits as applicable.
- Provide technical support for NDT engineers inspectors process engineers and technicians across global manufacturing and service sites.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection capability digitalization automation and advanced NDT technologies to improve quality safety and cost.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Materials Science Physics or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 ASNT Level II certifications in any of the following NDT methods:
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Eddy Current Testing (ET)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience applying NDT in power generation heavy industrial aerospace or similar regulated manufacturing and service environments.
Desired Characteristics
- ASNT Level III certification in one or more NDT methods.
- Experience inspecting or developing NDT processes for Gas Turbine Steam Turbine or Generator components including castings forgings weldments and rotating hardware.
- Familiarity with repair and overhaul (MRO) environments and inspection of service-exposed components.
- Experience with advanced and automated NDT technologies such as phased array UT advanced eddy current or digital inspection systems.
- Demonstrated technical leadership including mentoring engineers or leading cross-functional projects.
- Demonstrated experience developing qualifying or sustaining NDT processes for critical hardware.
- Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ASNT ASTM ISO EN and industry specifications).
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings material specifications and inspection requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on safety quality and fleet reliability.
- Ability to operate effectively in a global matrixed organization
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 anEqual 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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