Senior Chemical Engineer – Process Development

GE Vernova, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer – Process Development in Wilmington, NC to lead complex analytics and process improvement for uranium fuel products. The role requires deep chemical engineering knowledge and experience with analytical methods, equipment selection, and regulatory compliance.

You will work within the Uranium Product Center, collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure reliable testing, safe operations, and continuous improvement of manufacturing

Qualifications

• 4-Year degree or equivalent required with 10+ years of design and development experience.
• 6+ years of technical engineering work scope; 2+ years in industrial process or equipment design.
• Role located in Wilmington, NC with potential relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize analysis processes for testing raw materials, intermediates, and final products.
• Identify, evaluate, and install analytical equipment; oversee calibration and validation.
• Establish and validate methods to ISO/ASTM standards; create SOPs.
• Analyze data to monitor product quality and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to align processes with goals.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance of analytical processes.
• Lead projects in chemical manufacturing.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Analytical chemistry

Data analysis

Lab equipment

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Nuclear safety/regulatory

Communication

Six Sigma / Lean

Education

4-Year Technical Degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemistry

Associate’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior Chemical Engineer – Process Development leads projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business or is a recognized expert in a specialized field. In this role you will be responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality.
• The chemical engineer will work within the Uranium Product Center and with existing chem lab resources to develop and implement processes, equipment, and methods for uranium fuel product analysis.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and optimize analysis processes and methods to ensure accurate, reliable and efficient testing of raw materials, intermediates, and final products. This includes defining sample protocols and analytical techniques suited to the production needs.
• Identify, evaluate, and select appropriate analytical equipment based on production requirements, accuracy, cost, and scalability. Oversee installation, calibration, and validation of equipment.
• Establish and validate methods to meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g. ISO, ASTM). Create standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across testing activities.
• Analyze data generated from chemical analyses to monitor product quality, identify trends, troubleshoot production issues.
• Work closely with the overall engineering and quality assurance team to align analytical processes with operational goals. Communicate finding and recommendations effectively with stakeholders.
• Ensure all analytical processes and equipment adhere to safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Implement and manage projects for chemical manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• 4-Year Technical Degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemistry or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university.

OR

• Associate’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in design and development of manufacturing processes and equipment.

AND

• 6+ years of experience with technical engineering work scope.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial process design or equipment design.

Eligibility Requirements

• The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (Relocation Assistance can apply for outside the area candidates).
• 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.
• Walk up and down stairs. Occasionally climb ladders.
• Crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching around manufacturing equipment.
• Uses computer equipment frequently with proven ability.
• Periodic travel required (<10 %).

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and solve problems related to chemical processes and analytical methods.
• Strong knowledge of chemical engineering principles, analytical chemistry, and familiarity with laboratory equipment.
• Precision in designing, validating, and executing analytical methods to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain detailed documentation for processes and compliance.
• Knowledge and experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing safety and regulatory requirements.
• Clear and effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams, train personnel, and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset to work with production, quality, and R&D teams to align analytical processes with operational goals.
• Proactive approach to researching new methods, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification.

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 August 28, 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.