Job Description Summary
The SMR Mechanical Systems Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. This is a technical position that integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization and requires long-term planning. This role contributes to the overall strategy of the business and manages complex issues within the Systems Engineering area.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Mechanical Nuclear Island Hydraulic Systems (MNIHS) engineering activities that support the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design.
- Activities focus on fluid systems and include flow, cleanup, and heat transfer capabilities to meet system requirements. Develop Process Flow Calculations/Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and other engineering deliverable documents associated with the systems.
- Responsible for development of specifications for fluid system in-line components.
- Plan / develop technical and management processes to improve both team and customer productivity
- Provide support to the Licensing organization for regulatory related deliverables.
- Responsible for analysis and design work supporting requirements specifications
- Interface with cross-functional teams and departments to complete these tasks
- Improve areas of project execution and department management through Six Sigma methodology
- Support development efforts for both new products and new technology
- Responsible to undertake the necessary corrective and preventive actions resulting from Quality non-compliance monitoring and audit programs
- Responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Action Work Outs (LAWO).
- A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead design activities. Develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Equivalent Engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 2.5 years of relevant experience in an 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:
- Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering or technical discipline
- SRO license qualifications
- Ability to lead a team to solve engineering tasks
- Knowledge of working within a regulated environment (nuclear). Knowledge of quality standards and systems (e.g., NQA-1 and ISO 9000).
- Strong organization skills and problem-solving abilities
- Prior experience in system delivery of complex analyses
- Strong customer mindset
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
- Six Sigma training is preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
The base pay range for this position is $80-105k. 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. 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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