Lead NDT Inspection Engineer (Gas Turbine Components)

Job Description Summary

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 components—including 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 of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and CMM 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: 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 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 of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and experience with CMM 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.
• Export‑Controlled Information: This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals such as certain refugees and asylees). Proof of status will be required 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.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,000.00 and $164,000.00. 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. 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.