Job Description Summary

The position supports Natrium HALEU metallic nuclear fuel production capability being established at the Global Nuclear Fuels campus in Wilmington, NC. Natrium Fuel Facility construction is scheduled to begin this summer. In parallel , development facilities are being established to integrate and validate production processes to ensure a reliable transition into production.



The Uranium Product Center Manager (PCM) is responsible for establishing production capability for metallic uranium fuel production. Initially the PCM will manage the implementation of a development facility and technical resources required for process and equipment development and testing. The PCM will plan and manage development center activities and resources to ensure a successful transition into the production Natrium Fuel Facility.

Job Description

• Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security and quality. 

• Manage and provide oversight of an initial team of 7 process engineers and technicians. 

• Refine facility planning to support required process development and testing activities 

• Implementation of a pre-production facility for equipment development and testing. 

• Support ongoing design and construction of the Natrium Fuel Facility. 

• Define and execute the development to production transition plan 

• Develop and execute resource plans necessary to execute planned activities. 

• Develop and refine lean and robust operational procedures and programs under our NQA-1 quality program in coordination with leadership and peers. 

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year Technical Degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemistry or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university 

• 8 years of experience in technical engineering work 

• 3 years of experience in nuclear fuel fabrication and/or fuel development, nuclear operations or other regulated industry. 

• 2 years of experience in project team leadership 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Walk up and down stairs.  Occasionally climb ladders.   

• Crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching around manufacturing equipment.   

• Ability to use computers.  Frequent use of computer equipment. 

• This position will be based at the Wilmington, NC Nuclear business location.

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

 
 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude and process engineering skills 

• Experience with manufacturing equipment design, specification, requisitioning, testing and installation and operation. 

• Experience in uranium processing is highly desirable. (safety, facilities, ventilation, filtration, chemistry). 

• Strong understanding of nuclear fuel manufacturing processes. 

• Demonstrated experience in development of high consequence manufacturing processes. 

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (engineers, technicians, operators), mentor staff, build skills in the team, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability. 

• Ability to plan and execute complex development and testing programs. 

• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, risk management, and budgeting. 

• Experience with NRC Regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) or Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA). 

• Proficiency with PC and productivity software [examples include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint] 

• Strong interpersonal and technical skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Certification 

 

 

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

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on March 02, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.