Plant Equipment Design Engineering Manager

Role Description

The Plant Equipment Design Engineering Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, development, and resource management of a technical team of engineers supporting GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) on the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) mechanical equipment design. The team works collaboratively both internally and externally with a global team of partner organizations and suppliers to successfully deliver Nuclear New Plant Projects for GVH.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for large equipment associated with the Reactor Vessel, such as FMCRD, HCU, and Large Valves.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership for the development of the team’s technical and leadership talent/depth.
• Oversee team performance, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Plan, organize, and manage the delivery of technical activities/tasks in support of engineering deliverables which include large equipment design and qualification.
• Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Provide leadership supporting performance and program management of assigned work and ensure on-time fulfillment of engineering commitments in accordance with contract requirements, business procedures, industry standards, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other internal engineering team managers, business leaders, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Interface with external partners, customers, the NRC, or other applicable country-specific regulatory agency, as required on technical issues.
• Provide guidance and manage internal/external resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility, and improve cost positions.
• Support commercial and marketing opportunities to develop new business opportunities.
• Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the GVH.
• Support GVH initiatives, process improvement, and simplification.
• Support GVH quality requirements, including participation in design reviews, initiating, and responding to Corrective Actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Nuclear, or similar) from an accredited college or University.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in technology or engineering role.
• 3 years of experience Leading or Managing an Engineering Team.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites occasionally (up to 5 to 10%).
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology.

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or technical discipline.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to think strategically, be creative, and move quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of highly experienced engineers and balance multiple demands and priorities.
• High performing energetic leader with demonstrated ability to deliver results while exhibiting behaviors that promote strong team performance.
• Experience with project management skillset (communication, risk, planning/scheduling, change management).
• Knowledge of working within a regulated environment and/or power plant.
• Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000).
• Understanding of nuclear industry and technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer mindset.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions.
• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Permissive time off.