Senior Process Development Manufacturing Engineer – Natrium (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead nuclear fuel manufacturing processes for the Natrium project. This vital role involves project management, procurement coordination, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality in fuel production. Candidates should possess a technical degree and extensive experience in nuclear fabrication and project management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in project management.
• 5 years in nuclear fuel fabrication or regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate project plans and track performance for deliverables.
• Implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Project Management

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

4 Year Technical Degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description Summary

Senior Engineer leading the planning, procurement, and implementation and multiple technical processes and equipment in the development and production of Natrium High Assay Low Enriched (HALEU) metallic nuclear fuel for GE Hitachi (GEH) Nuclear Energy business. Senior member of the technical team responsible for HALEU fuel manufacturing capability development, implementation, and operation. The team will design the equipment, develop the processes and implement the manufacturing plan for the production of metallic fuel to be used in the Natrium Sodium Fast Reactor.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality.
• Senior process engineer responsible for Natrium manufacturing processes planning, procurement, and implementation.
• Planning
  • Coordinate with area technical leads to develop and maintain project planning to meet overall project implementation deliverables and milestones.
  • Track and report schedule performance to leads and management
• Procurement
  • Primary interface between project leads and the procurement organization
  • Track procurements to ensure compliance and timely execution
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve technical questions
  • Coordinate receipts and cost tracking in accordance with project requirements
  • Perform equipment cost rollups and tagging
• Implementation
  • Coordination of multiple projects for site installation, testing, and qualification
  • Coordination of support resources for implementation
  • Ensure overall planning supports integration and production capability as scheduled
• Identify and implement proactive solutions for incremental and step change process improvements related to safety, quality and output through use of Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 Year Technical Degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemistry or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university
• 10 years of experience in technical engineering work scope project management
• 5 years of experience in nuclear fuel fabrication and/or fuel development, nuclear operations or other regulated industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time as required.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and process engineering skills
• Proven project management experience in large-scale nuclear facility and/or equipment projects.
• Knowledge and experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with government procurements.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment design, specification, requisitioning, testing and installation, including management of capital and expense projects.
• Experience with NRC Regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) or Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA).
• Proficiency with PC and productivity software [examples include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint]
• Strong interpersonal and technical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills and success working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification

The base pay range for this position is $120,000-180,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 6/25/2025.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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 anEqual 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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: June 25, 2025