GE Vernova
Lead Mechanical Designer - Advanced Manufacturing
GE Vernova, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Job Description Summary
Join our team, and help us fuel the next generation of nuclear power!
This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a as we implement a new, next generation nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be accountable for technical processes and equipment in the development and production of Natrium High Assay Low Enriched (HALEU) metallic nuclear fuel for the Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas (GNF-A) business.
The Natrium Fuel Facility will be built at GNF-A’s existing plant site near Wilmington, NC. The facility is funded by TerraPower and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ADRP).
You will participate in equipment design, process development and manufacturing plan implementation for the production of HALEU metallic fuel to be used in the Natrium Sodium Fast Reactor.
Join us and help define the culture, build the skills, and develop the processes required for safe, high quality, and high throughput implementation of next generation nuclear fuel.
Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
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.
Lead mechanical engineer responsible for manufacturing processes including process development and definition. In collaboration with the team, provide and innovative solutions to ensure robust, compliant, efficient design for new manufacturing capability.
Understand the product design requirements and brainstorm manufacturing solutions.
Develop conceptual designs and test plans.
Design and build test systems to validate design concepts.
Develop material and participate in process design reviews.
Develop detailed models and drawings of equipment designs.
Support identification of vendors procurement activities.
Interface with product designers on design for manufacturing.
Assemble, install, and test processing equipment in the pre-production development space.
Execute test plans that demonstrate performance, safety, quality, and throughput.
Follow through production implementation, including personnel training, procedure generation, testing, qualification and production support.
Required Qualifications
4 Year Technical Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university; OR Associates Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience in design and development of manufacturing processes and equipment.
6 years of experience with technical engineering work scope.
2 years of experience in industrial process design or equipment design.
Eligibility Requirements
Walk up and down stairs. Occasionally climb ladders.
Standing, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching around manufacturing equipment.
Ability to use computers. Frequent use of computer equipment.
Assembly of equipment, operation of hand tools, lifting up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to relocate to Wilmington, NC and work on-site as required.
Desired Characteristics
2 years of experience in nuclear fuel fabrication, nuclear operations or other regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience in equipment design in a high consequence, high value production environment.
Strong skills in computer-aided design (CAD) software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
Understanding of mechanical systems, including materials, mechanics, and structures.
Ability to create detailed technical drawings and schematics for equipment and mechanical components.
Capability to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Familiarity with prototyping techniques and conducting tests to validate designs.
Understanding of various manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, welding, extrusion and additive manufacturing.
Ability to manage projects effectively, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating tasks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, convey design concepts, and present findings.
Precision and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in design specifications and manufacturing processes.
Capability to work independently on design tasks as well as collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to stay updated with advancements in technology, industry standards, and best practices in mechanical design.
Familiar with operation, troubleshooting and application of industrial equipment and processes such as resistance pressure 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).
Proficiency with PC and productivity software [examples include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint].
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification.
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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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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
Join our team, and help us fuel the next generation of nuclear power!
This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a as we implement a new, next generation nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be accountable for technical processes and equipment in the development and production of Natrium High Assay Low Enriched (HALEU) metallic nuclear fuel for the Global Nuclear Fuel - Americas (GNF-A) business.
The Natrium Fuel Facility will be built at GNF-A’s existing plant site near Wilmington, NC. The facility is funded by TerraPower and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ADRP).
You will participate in equipment design, process development and manufacturing plan implementation for the production of HALEU metallic fuel to be used in the Natrium Sodium Fast Reactor.
Join us and help define the culture, build the skills, and develop the processes required for safe, high quality, and high throughput implementation of next generation nuclear fuel.
Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.
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.
Lead mechanical engineer responsible for manufacturing processes including process development and definition. In collaboration with the team, provide and innovative solutions to ensure robust, compliant, efficient design for new manufacturing capability.
Understand the product design requirements and brainstorm manufacturing solutions.
Develop conceptual designs and test plans.
Design and build test systems to validate design concepts.
Develop material and participate in process design reviews.
Develop detailed models and drawings of equipment designs.
Support identification of vendors procurement activities.
Interface with product designers on design for manufacturing.
Assemble, install, and test processing equipment in the pre-production development space.
Execute test plans that demonstrate performance, safety, quality, and throughput.
Follow through production implementation, including personnel training, procedure generation, testing, qualification and production support.
Required Qualifications
4 Year Technical Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university; OR Associates Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience in design and development of manufacturing processes and equipment.
6 years of experience with technical engineering work scope.
2 years of experience in industrial process design or equipment design.
Eligibility Requirements
Walk up and down stairs. Occasionally climb ladders.
Standing, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching around manufacturing equipment.
Ability to use computers. Frequent use of computer equipment.
Assembly of equipment, operation of hand tools, lifting up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to relocate to Wilmington, NC and work on-site as required.
Desired Characteristics
2 years of experience in nuclear fuel fabrication, nuclear operations or other regulated industry.
Demonstrated experience in equipment design in a high consequence, high value production environment.
Strong skills in computer-aided design (CAD) software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
Understanding of mechanical systems, including materials, mechanics, and structures.
Ability to create detailed technical drawings and schematics for equipment and mechanical components.
Capability to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Familiarity with prototyping techniques and conducting tests to validate designs.
Understanding of various manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, welding, extrusion and additive manufacturing.
Ability to manage projects effectively, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating tasks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, convey design concepts, and present findings.
Precision and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in design specifications and manufacturing processes.
Capability to work independently on design tasks as well as collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to stay updated with advancements in technology, industry standards, and best practices in mechanical design.
Familiar with operation, troubleshooting and application of industrial equipment and processes such as resistance pressure 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).
Proficiency with PC and productivity software [examples include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint].
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification.
#LI-BB1
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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 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