Process Engineer - Joining & Heat Treatment

****Job Description Summary**** =============================== The Process Engineer (Joining & Heat Treatment) industrializes and sustains joining and heat treatment processes for gas turbine component repair. The role ensures process capability, compliance to GE specifications, and long-term reliability of production methods. The engineer collaborates with AMRT, Quality, and Operations teams to introduce new repair methods and maintain stable, repeatable processes that meet SQDC objectives. **Job Description** =================== **Roles and Responsibilities** * Industrialize joining processes such as brazing, welding, and heat treatment for turbine component repair * Support qualification activities (First Piece Qualification (FPQ) / Pilot Lot Qualification (PLQ)) and ensure documentation readiness for production * Maintain process control plans, work instructions, and frozen parameters * Monitor process performance through key metrics and implement corrective actions as needed * Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for joining and heat treatment issues * Partner with Maintenance and Quality to sustain equipment calibration and qualification status * Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve first-pass yield * Provide technical support and training to technicians to ensure safe and consistent operations **Required Qualifications** * A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science from a local or internationally recognised university is essential * At least 3 years of experience engineering processes in a related industry is essential * Knowledge of repair of Gas Turbine components and Joining and Heat Treatment process is essential * Previous experience in repair of industrial gas, aero turbines or aeroderivative would be advantageous (but not essential) * Experience in Lean Six sigma would be advantageous **Desired Characteristics** * Good communications, interpersonal and influencing skills * Experienced problem solving skills * Strong interpersonal, demonstrates accountability and influencing skills * Ability to work independently * Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion * Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers * Understands business plan and drives specific tasks required to meet the criteria