Lead Scientist 2 - Materials Science and Engineering

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Job Description Summary The Lead Engineer, will support Steam business projects with expert materials knowledge across the whole range of products and services. He/she will be part of a team and will provide direct specialist support, in a context of increased complexity of projects and fast changes while maintaining conformity to design intent, codes, standards and quality.Job Description

Your Role:

• Recommend and guide material selection appropriate to equipment design and function.
• Lead the maintenance and development of specifications for material and material processing within the context of any applied codes and standards.
• Lead the review of manufacturing methods for production of forgings, castings, fabrications and finishing processes across the full scope of products for the Steam business.
• Liaise with Supplier Quality Engineers and support with supplier qualification where appropriate.
• Review and respond to supplier derogation requests and non-conformance reports.
• Delivery of technical assessment of non-conformance reports and supplier derogation requests.
• Participate in appropriate root causes analyses and quality improvement projects.
• Provide high level materials support to Products and Services.
• Delivery of material selection advice for Services.
• Issue and check technical reports.
• Participate in cost reduction activities related to material streamlining and harmonization of legacy specifications.
• Manage positive interfaces with other technical disciplines.
• Manage positive interfaces with projects in Products and Services.
• Manage a positive technical interface with GE factories and external suppliers in charge of the components manufacturing.
• Provide feedback experience to the group (feedback meetings with suppliers and internal, feedback reports)

Basic Qualifications(requirements):

• BEng/ BSc in Materials Engineering
• 5 years post graduate experience in an engineering metallurgy role, preferably related to large forgings, large casting, high alloy steels and heat resistant steels.  
• Demonstrated strong background in metallurgy, particularly metallurgy of steels.
• Demonstrated strong background in processing of metals (e.g. forging, casting, metal working, fabrication, surface engineering…)
• Fundamentals of non-destructive testing.

Desired Qualifications:

• Higher degree in engineering e.g. MSc, MEng, Phd, EngD
• Rigorous and processes oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Capable of working autonomously.
• Possess a development mindset – seeks to grow knowledge and ability.
• Decision-maker

About Steam Power:

At GE Steam Power, our systems help electrify the world and we are committed to building a more sustainable world for everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive employer, focused on creating a work environment where diversity is encouraged. Join us to see what we can achieve together!

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Additional Information #LI-Remote - This is a remote position