Lead Operations Engineer

GE Vernova•Wilmington, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead Engineer on the X300 Engineering Operations Team. Responsible for engineering operations activities that support the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design team. The required work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy headquarters in Wilmington, NC (financial assistance for relocation provided if not already local).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
Minimum of 3.5 years of experience in an Engineering role.
Eligibility Requirements: The required work location is at the GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy headquarters in Wilmington, NC (financial assistance for relocation provided if not already local)
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment and manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles.
Experience with use of Lean tools to improve productivity.
Strong MS Excel skills including complex programming of pivot tables.
Strong Leadership skills including ability to mentor members of the management team.
Good knowledge and familiarity with the Corrective Action Program.
Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear).
Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000).
Experience and/or interest in nuclear power industry.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

Perform oversight activities all X300 system and component design and analysis teams.
Manage design productivity metrics.
Drives improvements in engineering productivity using lean tools.
Plan / develop technical and management processes to improve both team and customer productivity.
Liaise with customers, in partnership with engineering leadership and Project Management.
Interface with cross-functional teams and departments necessary to complete assigned engineering operations activities.
Improve areas of project execution and department management through lean methodology and the corrective action program.
Support development efforts for new products and new technology.

Benefits

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $85,600.00 and $164,000.00.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
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.