GE Vernova

Aero Repair Engineering Technical Leader

GE Vernova$113K — $188K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
  • Strong mechanical design and analytical background
  • Familiarity with repair development and manufacturing processes
  • U.S. citizenship or residency required due to export-controlled technology access

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute repair development and qualification for gas turbine components
  • Drive standard work through lean practices and process improvement
  • Mentor repair engineers and oversee project adherence to standards
  • Collaborate with design engineers on technical reviews and repairability limits
  • Ensure compliance with engineering policies for generated technical data
  • Communicate program progress and challenges to management
  • Act as a domain expert and deliver training to interfacing groups
  • Continuously improve repair processes and engineering practices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with company matching
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Gas Turbine Component Repair Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing activities associated with repair development and repair qualification of LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100 components. This position will provide technical leadership for the Aeroderivative Components Repair team focusing on engineering assessment, preparation of specifications, first time repair development, and substantiation of repair procedures and outcomes. The position requires frequent communication with GE Vernova's internal and external repair facilities and responding to customer inquiries regarding component repairs/repairability.

In this role, you will have opportunities to work on various gas turbine aeroderivative models (LM2500, LM6000, LMS100) and modules, including low- & high-pressure compressors, low- & high-pressure turbines, combustors, rotors, structures, and various airfoils. You will use your expertise to solve existing component repair challenges, eliminate repair backlog, and support business objectives by leading in developing and executing component repair strategies.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Technical responsibility for GE Vernova Aeroderivative gas turbine component repair NPI and Productivity program developments and qualifications
  • Drive standard work across global team through lean practices utilizing lean roadmaps, value stream mapping, system development while supporting process improvement and continuous problem solving.
  • Lead and mentor a team of repair engineers, fostering a culture of technical rigor and innovation while overseeing the full project lifecycle to ensure adherence to business standards, safety protocols, and a disciplined, SQDC-focused approach.
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering to conduct technical reviews, substantiate repairability limits, and ensure component operational life.
  • Ensure all technical data and documentation generated by the team consistently adhere to engineering policies and procedures.
  • Provide the appropriate level of communication with GE Gas Power management on program progress, challenges, and accomplishments
  • Act as a domain expert for the organization and customers, often creating and delivering training for interfacing groups.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve repair processes, inspection methods, and engineering/repair practices.
  • Lead repair process qualifications and disposition of component repair Departure Records (DRs) in coordination with the AAJV and engineering partners to support standardization and industrialization.
  • Coordinate all cost out repair ideas and maintain the repair development program deck and future repair projects pipeline.
  • Support engineering and business partners to ensure new repair processes, procedures, and limits are correctly incorporated into shop, vendor, and engineering manuals.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field of study from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
  • Strong mechanical design and analytical background with familiarity in repair development and manufacturing processes
  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment


Work Environment
  • This role involves significant interaction with global teams and may require travel up to 10% to internal and external repair vendor sites.


Desired Characteristics
  • Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with Gas Turbine Component repair special processes, including welding, brazing, thermal spray, heat treat, machining, blending, coating, and surface treatments.
  • Strong technical aptitude related to components and systems of increasing complexity.
  • Ability and established track record to drive projects to completion
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.


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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 candidate's 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 July 29, 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.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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