Lead NDT Inspection Engineer (Gas Turbine Components)

Job Title: Lead NDT Inspection Engineer (Gas Turbine Components)

Role Summary:The Lead NDT Inspection Engineer will serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes and material quality oversight specifically supporting the production and industrialization of Gas Turbine componentsincluding blades and nozzles. This role is critical to maintaining quality and reliability across our Parsippany NJ and Allentown PA facilities. The role encompasses NDT method development geometric quality assurance via CMM and oversight of the on-site metallographic laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Authority:Serve as the SME for multiple NDT processes. Provide technical guidance to ensure process robustness and compliance.
• Dimensional & Quality Oversight:Ensure parts meet design specifications by leveraging knowledge ofGD&T (ASME Y14.5)andCMM inspection techniques. Oversee dimensional verification processes to ensure compliance with engineering drawings.
• Metallographic Laboratory Management:Oversee the operation of the metallographic sample preparation and inspection laboratory. Ensure proper sectioning mounting polishing and microstructural analysis of components to support quality and process validation.
• Process Oversight:Review and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECN) including manufacturing operation sheets and process control sheets ensuring all NDT and quality requirements are integrated.
• Facility Support:Provide hands-on technical support across both the Parsippany NJ and Allentown PA sites.
• New Product Industrialization (NPI):Collaborate with design/manufacturing engineering to develop and qualify inspection techniques for new turbine blade and nozzle designs.
• Continuous Improvement:Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for inspection-related non-conformances and drive advancements in digital inspection CMM programming and lab efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelors degree in Engineering Materials Science Physics or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 8 years of equivalent experience in a related technical discipline.
• NDT Certification:Minimum of 2 ASNT Level II certifications in any of the following:
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Eddy Current Testing (ET)
• Quality & Inspection Expertise:Strong knowledge ofGD&T (ASME Y14.5)and experience withCMM inspection techniques. Ability to interpret engineering drawings material specifications and inspection requirements.
• Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience applying NDT and quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• Travel:Ability to travel between Parsippany NJ and Allentown PA as required.
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g. certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated experience in metallographic sample preparation and microstructural evaluation.
• ASNT Level III certification in one or more NDT methods.
• Familiarity with digital radiography or automated inspection systems.
• Experience related to complex rotating or hot-gas-path hardware.
• Strong working knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes and manufacturing documentation systems.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global matrixed organization.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on safety quality and fleet reliability

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.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $98000.00 and $164000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 23 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.