Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for sustaining and continuously improving thermal spray coating processes within GE Vernova's repair operations. Working closely with global engineering teams, this role bridges technology transfer from lab to full-scale production, driving quality, efficiency, and operational excellence on the shop floor.

Roles and Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Technical Support

• Own and maintain critical HVOF and APS thermal spray processes, from initial lab validation through full-scale production deployment
• Support thermal spray cells, including robotic spray programs, with a focus on quality, cycle time reduction, and defect/waste minimization
• Diagnose and resolve coating, equipment, and process issues to ensure long-term process stability and repeatability
• Perform and interpret metallographic evaluations and mechanical testing to assess and validate coating quality

EHS/Quality/Compliance

• Collaborate with EHS to proactively identify and eliminate safety hazards, improve daily operation environment
• Maintain, lead, and manage repair qualifications for service centers, ensuring full compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to resolve quality and process issues effectively and sustainably

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to deliver fast, reliable results in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with EHS and Quality teams to embed safety and quality requirements into lean improvement initiatives, minimizing production disruptions caused by safety or quality issues.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Execution

• Apply Lean principles rigorously in daily operations; actively participate in Kaizen events to drive efficiency gains
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace in accordance with 5S standards
• Support ongoing improvements in standard work, line organization, visual management, and process discipline
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance line performance, operational efficiency, and overall shop productivity

Team Development

• Develop individual growth plans for team members, including skill-building, Lean tools training, and certification pathways, to strengthen overall team capability and performance

Required Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Electrical, Computer Science, or related field) from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering and/or manufacturing experience, with working familiarity in Lean tools
• Proficiency in NX or other 3D CAD/design simulation software, with the ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with strong professional communication skills

Desired Characteristics

• Hands-on experience with automation/robotics, additive manufacturing, coatings, machining, joining, tooling/fixture design, and/or inspection technologies
• Practical process development/troubleshooting experience in one or more of the following: robotics/automation, additive technologies, fixture development, machining (mills, EDMs), laser applications (cladding, ablation), joining/brazing, metallic/ceramic coatings, inspection technologies
• Knowledge of blasting, masking, heat treatment, and post-processing techniques for coated parts
• Strong logical thinking and execution ability; innovative mindset with a continuous improvement orientation, able to thrive under the pressure of complex, high-stakes projects

 

制造工程师

职位描述摘要

制造工程师是一个注重实践、影响力显著的岗位，负责维护并持续改进 GE Vernova 维修业务中的热喷涂涂层工艺。该角色将与全球工程团队紧密合作，推动技术从实验室转移至全面量产，并在车间现场驱动质量、效率与运营卓越。

职责与责任

工艺所有权与技术支持

• 负责并维护关键的 HVOF 和 APS 热喷涂工艺，从实验室初步验证到全面量产部署的全过程
• 支持热喷涂工作单元（包括机器人喷涂程序），聚焦质量提升、周期时间缩短，以及缺陷/浪费的最小化
• 诊断并解决涂层、设备及工艺相关问题，确保工艺长期稳定性与可重复性
• 执行并解读金相评估及机械性能测试，评估并验证涂层质量

EHS/质量/合规

• 与 EHS 部门协作，主动识别并消除安全隐患，改善日常作业环境
• 维护、领导并管理服务中心的维修资质认证工作，确保完全符合质量及法规要求
• 主导或参与根本原因分析（RCA）调查，高效且可持续地解决质量和工艺问题

跨职能协作

• 与工程、运营及质量团队密切合作，在高产量制造环境中快速、可靠地交付成果
• 与 EHS 及质量团队协作，将安全与质量要求融入精益改进活动中，最大限度减少因安全或质量问题导致的生产中断

持续改进与精益执行

• 在日常工作中严格应用精益原则；积极参与改善（Kaizen）活动，推动效率提升
• 按照 5S 标准维护整洁、安全、有序的工作环境
• 支持标准作业、产线布局、可视化管理及流程纪律方面的持续改进
• 参与提升产线表现、运营效率及车间整体生产力的各项工作

团队发展

• 为团队成员制定个人发展计划，包括技能提升、精益工具培训及认证路径规划，以增强团队整体能力与绩效

基本要求

• 具备经认证高校颁发的工程学学士或硕士学位（机械、机电一体化、材料、电气、计算机科学或相关专业）
• 具备至少 3 年相关工程和/或制造经验，熟悉精益工具的使用
• 具备 NX 或其他三维 CAD/设计仿真软件的使用经验，能够读懂机械及电气图纸
• 英语流利，具备良好的口语表达能力及专业书面沟通能力

理想特质

• 具备自动化/机器人技术、增材制造、涂层、机加工、连接、工装/夹具设计和/或检测技术方面的实践经验
• 在以下一个或多个领域具备实际的工艺开发/故障排除经验：机器人/自动化、增材制造技术、夹具开发、机加工（铣床、电火花加工机）、激光应用（熔覆、消融）、连接/焊接、金属/陶瓷涂层、检测技术
• 了解喷砂、遮蔽、热处理及涂层件后处理技术
• 具备严谨的逻辑思维能力及出色的执行力；拥有创新意识和持续改进思维，能够承受复杂、高压项目带来的挑战

 

 

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