Continuous Improvement Leader - Quality-2

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova’s Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive quality improvements across the manufacturing business units. You will monitor trends, quality indicators, and manage actions to address findings while collaborating across manufacturing, quality, and engineering to uphold nuclear safety standards.

The role involves leading condition reports, performing causal and root cause analyses, and supporting NPI quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science plus leadership or technical experience in a nuclear or related field.
• Alternative: Associate degree plus more years of leadership/technical experience; NCA/RCA training timelines apply.

Responsibilities

• Embrace nuclear safety culture with priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality.
• Monitor and track condition reports, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing operations to ensure consistent application of quality procedures.
• Write, review, and manage trend reports and perform root cause analysis as needed.
• Support NPI initiatives, quality process development, and DOE-related activities.
• Lead and mentor hourly production staff, oversee daily management and training.

Skills

Quality improvement

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Associate degree with 5 years of leadership/technical experience

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

Dial indicator

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) – Continuous Improvement Leader will drive and monitor quality activities to support continuous improvement across the assigned manufacturing business (FMO or FCO). This position will monitor trends and compliance to quality expectations and standards across multiple business management systems including condition reports, maintenance work orders, quality surveillance findings, customer surveillance findings, Observation and Coaching reports, inspection reports, and internal audit findings. The role will not only monitor for trends and other indicators but initiate the condition report and be the responsible manager to drive the actions to address the noted trends. The position will require a high level of collaboration across manufacturing, quality and engineering functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality.
• Work effectively and make positive contributions in a dynamic team environment.
• Partner with manufacturing operations ensuring consistent application of quality procedures and standards.
• Monitor and track all condition reports over time, looking for trends by areas, equipment, shifts, operational steps, etc.
• Write and manage trend condition reports, including performing causal analysis or root cause analysis as appropriate.
• Maintain the Quality Surveillance Controller surveillance program, adjusting inspection checklist and schedules as trending reviews and data dictate
• Perform supervisor responsibilities for hourly production control personnel (daily management, performance reviews, training, hiring, timecards etc.)
• Perform/Analyze manufacturing process stability and capability studies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives in GNF, including quality process development and design of experiments (DOE).
• Review and trend Observation and Coaching program reports for compliance to the process, trends of findings and appropriate corrective action steps taken and documented as appropriate.
• Manage the OE/LL program including the preparation, tracking and dissemination of OE/LL beyond safety.
• Interface with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including internal and external stakeholders as well as customer representatives.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering or Science plus three (3) years of leadership or technical experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, operations, military, or other related technical field NCA certified within 3 months and RCA trained within 6 months of start date.
• OR Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university (or verified equivalent) plus five (5) years of leadership or technical experience in a nuclear, manufacturing, operations, military, or other related technical field. NCA certified within 3 months and RCA trained within 6 months of start date.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to support off-shifts. Regular shift assignment will be day shift.
• Ability to use computers. Frequent use of computer equipment.
• Ability and willingness to maintain after hours cell phone availability.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, 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.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Qualificaitons:

• 1+ year working in Quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Self-starter possessing 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, identifying opportunities for and designing changes to processes.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification.
• Ability to use quality gages, including micrometer, caliper, and dial indicator
• * Position does not support sponsorship.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Vernova 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 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 21, 2026. 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. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com