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Wilmington NC USA, United States of America
Onsite
Available
Essential duties and 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.
Provide technical and managerial leadership for the Fuel Manufacturing Engineering team, including Fuel Component Operation (FCO) and Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) teams, and the development of advanced manufacturing capabilities including equipment and deployment of capital projects.
Leader of a ~30-person technical team, including manufacturing engineering managers responsible for manufacturing nuclear fuel for commercial nuclear power plants.
Lead the design and/or upgrade of manufacturing equipment, devices, systems and processes for fuel fabrication including both mechanical and electrical/instrumentation aspects of equipment. Ensure proper process and equipment development and qualification.
Inspire, hire, coach and ensure the development of the team’s technical talent/depth.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other internal managers, business leaders, project managers and stakeholders.
Interface with external partners, customers, the NRC, or other applicable regulatory agencies as needed on technical issues.
Responsible for understanding Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS) and other safety controls for equipment and able to design, implement, execute, and review Function Test Instructions (FTIs) to ensure operability.
Provide leadership supporting performance and program management of key activities and projects. Ensure on-time fulfillment of engineering commitments in accordance with industry standards and regulatory agency guidelines.
Promote continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing. 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.
Provide the oversight and be responsible to plan, organize and manage the delivery of technical activities/tasks in support of engineering deliverables.
Support critical business initiatives, process improvement, simplification, built in quality and design to cost.
Support GNF quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, initiating, and responding to corrective actions.
Develop a productivity pipeline and collaborate on long term strategy needs to support manufacturing.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university (technical)
8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, nuclear engineering, nuclear operations or equivalent discipline.
3 years of experience in a technical manufacturing leadership role
Eligibility Requirements
Walk up and down stairs. Occasionally climb ladders.
Crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching around manufacturing equipment.
Ability to use computers. Frequent use of computer equipment.
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.
Must be able to relocate to Wilmington, NC. Daily in-person presence at the Wilmington facility is expected.
Willingness to respond to critical business issues outside of regular working hours.
Desireable Qualifications
MS degree in Science or Engineering.
Strong mechanical aptitude and process engineering skills.
Experience with manufacturing, ceramic and/or metal processing and handling. (Welding, Pilgering, Machining, Sintering, Ceramic Powder manufacturing, etc.)
Familiar with operation, troubleshooting and application of industrial equipment and processes such as automated welders, motors, valves, gears, mixing, heating, cooling, chemical reactions, furnaces, heat exchangers, hoods, vibrators, hydraulics etc.
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).
Experience working with customers, regulators and suppliers
Experience with software configuration/change management
Experience supporting 24/7 chemical/manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and proven track record of implementation
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and develop others to do the same
Demonstrated ability to establish and deploy strategy in the form of simple priorities through a layered organization
Ability to interpret engineering documentation, such as drawings, P & IDs, etc
Demonstrated strong project management skills and success working on cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion, including cost and schedule control.
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team to drive impactful results
Strong verbal and writing communication skills
Strong interpersonal and technical leadership skills.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Proficiency with PC and productivity software [examples include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint]
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.
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 $144,000.00 and $240,000.00. 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.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 11, 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.