GE Vernova

Lead Engineer – Materials Science and Engineering

Bengaluru

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Role family: Engineering management
Seniority: Lead / management
Country: IN
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 16 Oct 2026

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Job Description Summary

Materials and Processes Engineering Department from GE Vernova, Bangalore, India is seeking a Lead Materials Engineer for qualifying suppliers for Gas & Steam Turbine Parts. The lead engineer will also have responsibility to work on gas turbine materials characterization.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Collaborate with Design Engineering and Supplier Quality teams and qualify suppliers in India (as per GE Vernova quality requirements) and other regions for Gas/Steam Turbine components.
Travel to suppliers for technical audits and assess them for manufacturing new parts for GE Vernova.
Follow all safety (EHS) protocols and raise concerns if any at supplier’s place.
Follow Safety – Quality – Delivery – Cost (SQDC) approach in that order, while working on supplier qualifications.
Develop suppliers in the region to meet GEV specification requirements.
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
Work with global counterparts in the USA and other countries to gain expertise in developing manufacturing process skills.
Perform material analysis on materials used in gas turbines (steels and nickel-base alloys)
Help and provide necessary support to resolve technical issues / problems during project execution.
Work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.
Document technical data generated consistent with MPE policies and procedures.
Present work in technical reviews/forums to controlled title holders (CTH) and other stake holders.

Qualifications/Requirements

M.S/M. Tech in materials science and engineering/other relevant engineering with emphasis on materials manufacturing and materials characterization.
3 to 5 years of technical experience in relevant field. Should be familiar with manufacturing processes such as steel making, forgings, and casting and experienced in qualifying suppliers for critical components.
Knowledge on supplier manufacturing process plan (mpp) document.
Familiar with ASTM/AMS /ASME and other industrial grades of materials.
Experience in reviewing material specifications and updating specs based on need.
Experience in using material characterization tools and equipment such as optical microscope, Keyence microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope. Experience with using hardness and micro-hardness testers.
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Knowledge of ISO standards & processes on quality.

Desired Characteristics

Experience in using AI tools to simplify/standardize processes.
Experience in working in a manufacturing company in the areas of raw material/forging/castings/welding.
Experience in qualifying Gas Turbine component suppliers.
Welding, NDT (minimum level 2) certifications.
Experience in reviewing supplier’s welding books and NDT facilities audits.
Interpretation of engineering drawings.
Knowledge on physical metallurgy and mechanical behavior of steels and Nickel-based alloys.