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 for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes and material quality oversight, specifically supporting the production and industrialization of Gas Turbine components—including blades and nozzles—across Parsippany, NJ and Allentown, PA. Key Responsibilities Serve as the SME for multiple NDT processes; provide technical guidance to ensure process robustness and compliance. Ensure parts meet design specifications by leveraging knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and CMM inspection techniques; oversee dimensional verification processes to confirm compliance with engineering drawings. Oversee the operation of the metallographic sample preparation and inspection laboratory, ensuring proper sectioning, mounting, polishing, and microstructural analysis of components to support quality and process validation. Review and approve Engineering Change Notices (ECN), manufacturing operation sheets, and process control sheets, ensuring all NDT and quality requirements are integrated. Provide hands‑on technical support across both Parsippany, NJ and Allentown, PA sites. Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to develop and qualify inspection techniques for new turbine blade and nozzle designs. Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) for inspection‑related non‑conformances and drive advancements in digital inspection, CMM programming, and lab efficiency. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s 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 two ASNT LevelII certifications in any of the following: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Eddy Current Testing (ET). Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and experience with CMM inspection techniques; ability to interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and inspection requirements. Minimum of five years’ experience applying NDT and quality inspection within a manufacturing environment. Ability to travel between Parsippany, NJ and Allentown, PA as required. Required U.S. export‑controlled information handling and U.S. Person status. Desired Characteristics Demonstrated experience in metallographic sample preparation and microstructural evaluation. ASNT LevelIII 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. Additional Information Pay range: $98,000.00 to $164,000.00, with geographic differentials applied as applicable. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Health Coach and 24/7 nurse‑based resources; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; tuition assistance; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and permissive time off. This role is a U.S. Persons only role subject to U.S. Government export restrictions. Required proof of U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain access to U.S. export‑controlled information will be required before employment. Equal Opportunity Employer GE Vernova is an Equal 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC