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GE Vernova Technical Leader - Design Process & Requirements Management (Remote Eligible, U.S) in Remote,
Job Description Summary
The Technical Leader for the Design Process and Requirements Management team will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, development, and resource management of a team of engineers supporting each design team within GEH Nuclear in support of the BWRX-300 project. You will be responsible for providing engineering design leadership within a team environment, working with other disciplines, project/product stakeholders, partner organizations and suppliers to advance plant conceptual and detailed design to successfully deliver new plants project(s).
In this role, you will manage complex issues within the functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term and short-term planning and contribute to the overall engineering strategy. This position will provide the technical coordination for establishing and following the BWRX-300 Design Process, Requirements Management process execution, and implementation of Codes & Standards and Regulations of multiple jurisdictions, and successful execution of special topics/projects related to BWRX-300. Experience in the nuclear field and working with a requirements management database like IBM Doors Next Generation is preferred.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
Have ownership and accountability to assure the successful execution of the BWRX-300 Design Process, Requirements Management Program, Codes & Standards and Regulations flow down through the BWRX-300 design, special projects, etc.
Coordinate and oversee initial requirement setting and conceptual engineering through final design and construction and plant turnover to the customer. Manage the interfaces with partners and suppliers in support of the GEH Nuclear portfolio.
Lead the cross-functional BWRX-300 Engineering organization in setup, implementation, and maintenance of the Verification and Validation process to include the introduction and use of requirements management software for organizing and optimizing data flow throughout the design
Ensure necessary design intent/requirements are captured and documented.
Provide technical and managerial leadership for a diverse team being accountable for on-time delivery of design products within budget.
Inspire, hire, coach and ensure the development of the team’s technical and leadership talent/depth
Establish and maintain strong working relationship with other internal engineering team managers, business leaders, project managers and stakeholders.
Interface with external partners, customers, and other applicable country specific regulatory agencies, as required on technical issues.
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.
Plan, organize and manage the delivery of technical activities/tasks in support of engineering deliverables.
Provide guidance and manage external resources to ensure the quality of deliverables, enable flexibility and improved cost positions.
Work collaboratively across the engineering matrix and with business leaders in Product Development, Project Delivery, Sourcing and Quality to ensure close coordination of technical inputs/outputs, project/product requirements, workforce planning/scheduling and risk management.
Have ownership to streamline, integrate and develop team technical and management processes to better support business needs across the organization through Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology.
Act as a technical liaison with customers, partner organizations and suppliers as necessary and in close partnership/coordination with Product Development and Project Delivery leaders.
Partner with business teams and presents product/program strategies, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leads across GEH.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (to include but not limited to systems engineering, Design/Process, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science or related from an accredited university or college)
Minimum 8 years of experience in a technology or engineering role
Eligibility Requirements:
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
Preferred work location is GE Hitachi Nuclear headquarters in Wilmington NC, but highly qualified remote (US Based) candidates will be considered
Desired Characteristics:
Demonstrated people management, communication, and motivation skills
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering, management, or technical discipline
Experience as a project or team leader or manager.
Experience and knowledge of integrated design processes pertaining to requirements management
Experience in nuclear or engineering training
Experience managing highly technical and diverse Engineering teams and functions and meeting deadlines
Strong Leadership skills
Experience in establishing global Configuration Management (CM) capabilities for Collaborative Lifecycle Management for NPP Requirements Management (RM) and change control application. Plant experience in multiple capacities including on-shift, outage prep, work control, and/or training.
Commercial nuclear engineering experience in multiple capacities including Design, Licensing, PRA, and/or Systems -OR- similar experience in highly regulated industries.
Requirements Management experience utilizing DOORs/ELM or similar tool.
Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear)
Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000)
Experience in licensing
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Prior experience in project delivery and working within a matrix environment
Strong customer mindset
Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
The base pay range for this position is $112-160k. 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 8/5/2024.
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 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
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