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Lead Ceramic Engineer – Production Quality

GE Vernova

Wilmington, NC

Full Time

Posted November 2, 2026

$92k - $153k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 3, 2026
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Job Description

The Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) Fuel Manufacturing Operation (FMO) Ceramic Engineer – Production Quality is responsible for multiple quality activities to support the production of ceramic powder and pellets that are used in the fabrication of nuclear fuel.

Key Responsibilities

The Ceramic Engineer in the Production Quality team is responsible for ensuring the powder and pellet products and processes meet established standards and customer quality expectations. In this hands-on position, you will implement product quality activities to qualify new products, execute process improvements, and develop inspector staff. Responsibilities include:
Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality.
Work effectively and make positive contributions in a dynamic team environment. Partner with manufacturing operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques and standards. Support operations as needed to safely deliver quality fuel on time to customers.
Develop and qualify new processes in fuel manufacturing to support the business continuous improvement goals.
Qualify inspection personnel.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues; provide and support implementation of solutions
Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system. Implement continual improvement of quality work processes. Modernize quality techniques and process monitoring.
Provide solutions to non-conformance issues and manufacturing challenges, including developing and implementing actions to prevent recurrence of non-conforming conditions
Perform/Analyze manufacturing process stability and capability studies. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives in GNF, including quality process development and design of experiments (DOE).
Identify and implement proactive solutions for incremental and step change quality process improvements through use of statistical techniques, Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Maintain, review, update, and create quality documents for production activities. Maintain the most recent interpretations of relevant quality system requirements.
Ensure that documented practices meet the true interpretation of the quality management system standards.
Interface with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, including internal and external stakeholders as well as customer representatives.
Train team members in sound techniques and proper operation of quality instruments such as gages to meet quality and production targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Engineering or Science, with a preference for Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science.
Minimum 5 year experience working in an manufacturing operation with at least one year working in Quality
Ability to use computers. Frequent use of computer equipment.
Ability to use quality gages, including micrometer, caliper, and dial indicator
Ability and willingness to maintain after hours cell phone availability.
Must pass radiological safety exam and related training exams and be able to work in a radiation-controlled area.
Technical Master’s degree
Strong mechanical aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of mechanical processes)
Manufacturing and/or quality engineering experience in a Ceramics manufacturing process, preferably with dry pressing operations.
Understanding of chemical conversion processes to make oxide powder
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in cross-functional team environment. Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter possessing strong initiative, and demonstrated teamwork skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills particularly technical writing, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
Practical experience with lean manufacturing principles and tools, identifying opportunities for and designing changes to processes. Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certification.
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook)
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.