Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Prod Process and Equip

GE Vernova; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric power generation is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Specialist to oversee automated equipment within its Fuel Manufacturing Operation. The role demands expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance, and driving process improvement projects. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and the ability to work in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with industrial automated equipment and processes.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience with improvement projects for automated industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process to ensure it meets reliability and availability expectations.
• Provide operational oversight and training support for operators.
• Drive process improvement projects in response to identified issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Oracle databases

SQL

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Prod Process and Equip

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Job Description Summary

Lead Manufacturing engineer with responsibility sustaining, improving and supporting troubleshooting and maintenance of automated equipment within the Fuel Manufacturing Operation. Also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of operating procedures, operator and maintenance technician training material, and technical reports for the associated equipment. Responsible for process monitoring for ensuring KPI’s are green, and problem solving is launched when KPI’s go red. Track and trend equipment performance and drive improvement projects to mitigate the leading causes for lost productivity, or quality non-conformances.

Job Description Summary

Lead Manufacturing engineer with responsibility sustaining, improving and supporting troubleshooting and maintenance of automated equipment within the Fuel Manufacturing Operation. Also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of operating procedures, operator and maintenance technician training material, and technical reports for the associated equipment. Responsible for process monitoring for ensuring KPI’s are green, and problem solving is launched when KPI’s go red. Track and trend equipment performance and drive improvement projects to mitigate the leading causes for lost productivity, or quality non-conformances.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Understanding of the assigned manufacturing processes to support maintenance and operations troubleshooting
• Process monitoring to ensure equipment and process is within control and reliability and availability expectations
• Upkeep of process and equipment documentation including operating procedures, maintenance guides, training material, technical reports, and functional test instructions
• Provide operational oversight and training support for operators and maintenance of equipment
• Drive process improvement projects in response to identified issues, and proactively as opportunities are identified
• Support testing of equipment, processes, and controls to assure conformance to applicable regulations and quality requirements
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operation, including emergency response, and scheduled projects
• Other relevant duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science.
• 5 years experience with industrial automated equipment and processes
  
  

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.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be 18 years or older and have legal authorization to work in the United States.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with process and/or equipment documentation development and upkeep
• Experience with Problem Solving
• Experience with industrial equipment troubleshooting and maintenance support
• Experience with improvement projects for automated industrial equipment or processes
• Experience resolving obsolescence issues or proactive obsolescence prevention
• Experience working in a regulated environment
• Experience with GE (now Emerson) PLC’s
• Experience with Oracle databases and SQL
• Experience with motion control device selection, programming, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Experience with computer programming (software)
• Experience with GE MkVIe
• Experience with PI Process Historian
• Experience with GE (now Emerson) License Server
• Experience with 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.
  
  

Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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