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New Reactor Project Quality Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

New Reactor Project Quality Engineer

Wilmington, NC

Job Description Summary

The Project Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing project quality activities for GEH Advanced Nuclear projects.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Perform Quality activities for Advanced Nuclear project activities for compliance to regulatory, customer and GEH internal requirements.
  • Work proactively with cross functional teams to define specific quality requirements and processes to ensure products and services meet the GEH and customer quality requirements.
  • Work to resolve quality concerns through use of the corrective action program including performance of causal analyses.
  • Execute project quality oversight through the conduct of project surveillances and internal/external audits.
  • Apply quality and technical knowledge, best practices, lessons learned, and practical experience to the analysis, investigation, and solution of complex problems.
  • Review condition reports, audits, self-assessment reports and KPI information to identify trends and develop recommendations for performance improvement.
  • Responsible for ensuring quality assurance requirements are met throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), as required for Advanced Nuclear project activities.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering support or working in a nuclear quality assurance related capacity.

Desired Characteristics

  • Demonstrated knowledge of 10CFR50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1, ISO-9001 and other technical standards pertinent to new nuclear reactor projects.
  • Knowledge of Nuclear customers, industry programs and competitive environments.
  • Exhibit a strong Nuclear Safety Culture.
  • Experience in software quality assurance activities such as software control, independent verification and validation testing.
  • Qualified as a Root / Apparent Cause Analysis Leader.
  • Experience conducting project quality assurance oversight activities through quality program audits and surveillances.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a customer focused team environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to other GEH/GE, customer and supplier facilities/sites.
  • Demonstrated self-starter possessing strong initiative and teamwork skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, proven ability to develop team relationships.
  • Experience interacting with senior leadership at customer and/or regulatory organizations.
  • Demonstrated desire to be involved in a rapidly changing and challenging work environment.

The base pay range for this position is $93.5k-140k. 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 11/22/2024.

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

Client-provided location(s): Wilmington, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-723197851
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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