Continuous Improvement Leader - Quality-2

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

8d • $91,700 - $152,700

About The Position

The Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) Continuous Improvement Leader drives and monitors quality activities to support continuous improvement across an assigned manufacturing business, FMO or FCO. The role monitors trends and compliance with quality expectations and standards across multiple business management systems, including condition reports, maintenance work orders, quality and customer surveillance findings, Observation and Coaching reports, inspection reports, and internal audit findings. The leader initiates condition reports and is responsible for driving actions that address identified trends. The position collaborates closely across manufacturing, quality, and engineering functions.

The role embraces GNF’s nuclear safety culture, prioritizing integrity, safety, security, and quality. It partners with manufacturing operations to support consistent application of quality procedures and standards, manages quality surveillance and operating-experience/lessons-learned programs, and performs supervisory responsibilities for hourly production control personnel. The position also supports manufacturing process studies and New Product Introduction initiatives.

The regular shift assignment is day shift, with the ability and willingness to support off-shifts and maintain after-hours cell phone availability required. The role requires frequent computer use and, when needed, wearing protective clothing and a respirator in accordance with site requirements. Relocation assistance is provided. The position does not support sponsorship, and access to U.S. export-controlled information may require U.S. Government authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or Science, plus three years of leadership or technical experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, operations, military, or other related technical field; alternatively, an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or verified equivalent), plus five years of such experience.
• NCA certification within three months of the start date.
• RCA training within six months of the start date.
• Ability and willingness to support off-shifts; regular shift assignment is day shift.
• Ability and willingness to maintain after-hours cell phone availability.
• Ability to use computers, including frequent use of computer equipment.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and a respirator in accordance with site requirements when needed.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times during the day.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and applicable drug screen.
• Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in Quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple projects at once.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Practical experience with lean manufacturing principles and tools, including identifying opportunities for and designing process changes.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification.
• Ability to use quality gages, including a micrometer, caliper, and dial indicator.

Responsibilities

• Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, prioritizing integrity, safety, security, and quality.
• Partner with manufacturing operations to support consistent application of quality procedures and standards.
• Monitor and track condition reports over time, identifying trends by area, equipment, shift, operational step, and other factors.
• Write and manage trend condition reports, including causal analysis or root cause analysis as appropriate.
• Maintain the Quality Surveillance Controller surveillance program and adjust inspection checklists and schedules based on trend reviews and data.
• Supervise hourly production control personnel, including daily management, performance reviews, training, hiring, and timecards.
• Perform or analyze manufacturing process stability and capability studies.
• Support GNF New Product Introduction initiatives, including quality process development and design of experiments.
• Review and trend Observation and Coaching program reports for process compliance, findings, and documented corrective actions.
• Manage the operating experience/lessons learned program, including preparation, tracking, and dissemination beyond safety topics.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders and customer representatives.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level