Description

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will sustain, improve, and support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated equipment within the Fuel Component Operation. This role develops and delivers tooling used to manufacture hardware for commercial nuclear power reactors, with a focus on motion‑control solutions to meet manufacturing needs and solve complex technical challenges.

Key responsibilities include designing and developing specialty tooling and equipment using mechanical, electrical, software, and motion‑control principles, managing daily equipment operation, and providing guidance to operators and maintenance technicians. The engineer will create fabrication drawings, specifications, operational instructions, and technical reports, while leading process‑improvement initiatives and supporting lean and preventive‑maintenance programs.

• Design and develop medium‑to‑high complexity tooling using mechanical, electrical, software, and motion‑control engineering.
• Generate fabrication drawings, specifications, and technical reports for new equipment.
• Manage day‑to‑day operation and troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
• Provide training, operational instructions, and maintenance guides for operators and technicians.
• Lead process‑improvement and lean initiatives to reduce lost productivity and quality non‑conformances.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for assigned manufacturing processes, supporting 24/7 operations and emergency response.
• Maintain process and equipment documentation, including operating procedures and functional test instructions.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams during design reviews and verification activities.
• Ensure equipment and processes meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.

Requirements

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering and at least five years of manufacturing‑engineer experience, including two years in a production environment (or equivalent experience with an associate or high‑school diploma). Candidates must be able to support urgent machine issues off‑hours, walk stairs, and possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

Desired characteristics include strong experience with motion‑control component selection, programming, and troubleshooting, development of equipment documentation, and execution of improvement projects for automated industrial equipment. Familiarity with GE/Emerson PLCs, Oracle/SQL, PI Process Historian, and regulated‑environment compliance is preferred, as are excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering with ≥5 years experience, including ≥2 years production exposure.
• Ability to work flexible hours, support off‑hour machine issues, and meet physical requirements such as walking stairs.
• Proficiency with motion‑control component selection, programming, and troubleshooting; experience with GE/Emerson PLCs and Oracle/SQL.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical issues to non‑technical audiences.

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $95 k to $120 k (or $91.7 k–$152.7 k with geographic differentials) and includes a discretionary performance bonus. Benefits comprise comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, life and disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and access to employee assistance programs. GE Vernova promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace and is committed to the global climate mission.

• Salary $95–$120 k (or $91.7–$152.7 k with geographic differential) plus discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, life/disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

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