Chief of Process Engineering, Nuclear Enrichment

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter in Los Angeles is building the next generation of nuclear enrichment facilities to power AI, manufacturing, and critical industries with safe, scalable fuel production. This Head of Engineering Design will shape the mechanical systems and plant layouts, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and set design standards for rapid, quality execution from concept through construction.

The ideal leader combines technical mastery with organizational building, mentors multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial plant design, mechanical systems engineering, or related roles.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, plant layout principles, and industrial design standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement design processes and documentation frameworks.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience interfacing at executive and stakeholder levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a team of Nuclear, Chemical, Process and Mechanical Engineers, Designers, and Supply Chain Specialists, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Establish and enforce design processes, documentation standards, and configuration management practices to maintain quality and traceability across all deliverables.
• Drive cross‑disciplinary integration between process engineering, mechanical design, facilities and construction teams.
• Oversee the development of plant systems, layouts, detailed routing and analysis, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Implement design review frameworks and ensure timely resolution of technical and schedule risks.
• Oversee and guide the selection and procurement of plant process equipment.
• Serve as the primary interface with senior leadership, project management, and external stakeholders, providing visibility into design progress and challenges.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, staffing strategies, and performance management systems for the design organization.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization, tool integration, and best practices for large‑scale industrial design.
• Ensure risk identification and mitigation related to design readiness, procurement timelines, and construction sequencing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive interfacing

Industrial design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AVEVA E3D

SmartPlant3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

General Matter in Los Angeles is building the next generation of nuclear enrichment facilities to power AI, manufacturing, and critical industries with safe, scalable fuel production. This Head of Engineering Design will shape the mechanical systems and plant layouts, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and set design standards for rapid, quality execution from concept through construction.

The ideal leader combines technical mastery with organizational building, mentors multidisciplinary