Lead Engineer - Tooling Design Engineer

GE-Vernova-; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Rx coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) seeks a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to develop remotely operated tooling for underwater reactor modification work. You will design, model, and test tooling to support installation, removal, and adjustment of reactor hardware in challenging environments while ensuring Nuclear Quality and Safety standards.

The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration with hardware, analysis, field deployment, and services, plus writing procedures for field use and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling).

Responsibilities

• Design Reactor Modification Tooling with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical actuation within schedule and cost constraints.
• Draft fabrication drawings and build/test tooling to prove performance requirements.
• Prepare 3D models, clearance studies, drawings, specs, and test plans for tooling development.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Analysis, Field Deployment, and Services teams to meet Nuclear Quality and Safety standards.
• Conduct design reviews with peers and leadership to obtain feedback.
• Write operation procedures to assist field deployment during repairs.
• Provide emergent issue support to customers during outages with rapid design/build/test responses.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modeling

2D drawings

Drafting

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for Reactor Internal Design Tooling Team with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH), you will design remotely operated tooling to support installation, removal, and adjustment of Nuclear Reactor Modification Hardware to support the ongoing operation and performance for our customers’ existing Nuclear Fleet. The majority of these tools are designed to operate underwater in a challenging environment using manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor power for actuation as needed.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Design Reactor Modification Tooling that incorporates mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical/motor actuation based on inputs, requirements, and environment within schedule and cost limits

• Draft drawings for fabrication, then build and test the Reactor Modification Tooling you design to prove the requirements for performance are met

• Prepare 3D models, access and clearance studies, drawings, specifications, and test plans to support tooling development

• Collaborate with the Hardware Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver tooling designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety

• Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback

• Write operation procedures for the tooling you design to help the field deployment team execute the repair

• Emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)

Eligibility Requirements

• The required work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC

• 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

Desired Characteristics

• Nuclear industry experience a plus, but not required

• Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to build, tinker, innovate, and solve problems with mechanical design

• Knowledgeable about design to cost, design for manufacturability

• Communicate progress, ideas, plans, and output effectively

• Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques including conventional machining, welding, and EDM

• Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing

• Strong troubleshooting and adaptation skills

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 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 $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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.
• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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.