Job Description Summary

The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel, and services. Join us as we build our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.

We are a diverse and dedicated global team who believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

The Engineering Manager will provide leadership to a diverse technical team of dedicated manufacturing engineers to support the Global Nuclear Fuel (GNF) team in our Fuel Manufacturing Operations. This manager will work collaboratively with our leadership team to design, implement, and execute continuous improvement strategies to ensure successful and continuous operations for our facility. Assist operations and maintenance in process improvements and daily operations troubleshooting

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for the FMO Engineering team.

• Inspire, hire, coach and ensure the development of the team’s technical talent/depth.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with other internal managers, business leaders, project managers and stakeholders.

• Interface with external partners, customers, the NRC, or other applicable regulatory agencies as needed on technical issues.

• Provide leadership supporting performance and program management of assigned work and ensure on-time fulfillment of engineering commitments in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, industry standards and regulatory agency guidelines.

• Provide the oversight and be responsible to plan, organize and manage the delivery of technical activities/tasks in support of engineering deliverables.

• Drive the design & development & maintenance of required systems in accordance the program/project software requirements.

• Provide guidance for use of systems specifications as required by other GEH technical disciplines and project design partners.

• Provide guidance and manage external resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions.

• Support our initiatives, process improvement, simplification, and design to cost.

• Support GNF quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, initiating, and responding to corrective actions.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or relevant STEM discipline and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership and/or operations leadership.

OR

• Master’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or relevant STEM discipline and a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in engineering design and/or project leadership and/or operations leadership.

Eligibility Requirements:

• For Controlled Access Area: must be able to successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test; follow strict radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety regulations; wear protective clothing to enter the area.

• Relocation to or already located in Wilmington, NC to support on-site activities as needed.

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. Proof of U.S. person status prior to employment is required.

• Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics :

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering

• Experience with software configuration/change management

• Experience supporting 24/7 chemical/manufacturing processes

• Ability to develop creative solutions for complex, challenging issues.

• Ability to explain complex issues to a non-technical audience.

• Positive track record of experience resolving technical issues.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Proven ability to influence others.

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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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