GE Vernova · 19 hours ago
Quality Manager - CHEMET Laboratory
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expGE Vernova is a leader in nuclear energy, and they are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee the Chemet Laboratory. In this role, the manager will lead the analytical team, ensuring laboratory safety and compliance while supporting manufacturing and engineering operations.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability
Responsibilities
Laboratory Manager of the Chemet Laboratory, which performs environmental, metallurgical, spectrographic, and wet chemistry analyses supporting Wilmington site manufacturing operations
Engage with daily laboratory operation
Establish routines to maintain an effective consistent presence in the laboratory, actively providing timely, effective, and constructive feedback to employees working a variety of shifts
Select, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership and direction of assigned team
Embrace Global Nuclear Fuel’s nuclear safety culture, where work is performed with an overriding priority on integrity, safety, security, and quality
Support manager responsibilities for both hourly and salaried staff members. Provide direction to support business needs, including work assignments, scheduling of overtime, training, managing attendance/timekeeping etc
Identify technical solutions to complex chemical and materials challenges in support of new products or emerging issues
Apply appropriate use of laboratory, analytical, and statistical techniques. Perform data and statistical analysis using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Develop and support the growth of all team employees
Support, encourage, and facilitate excellent Human Performance and Lean Manufacturing principles
Consistently demonstrate a strong personal commitment and determination to do what you say you will do and actively listen to employees
Ensure team members are provided adequate training, resources, and support to assure safe and compliant laboratory practices in a nuclear regulated environment
Work with manufacturing operations, engineering, and other support functions to meet operational and regulatory requirements
Create, review, and update laboratory procedures for qualification, operations, and safety compliance activities
Perform basic administration to laboratory information management system (LIMS). Understand fundamentals of Oracle relational database. Retrieve data using SQL for auditing, data evaluation, or similar purposes
Understand computer hardware, software, and network system fundamentals, and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting
Understand capital expense budgeting and procurement processes. Lead or participate in equipment selection, purchasing, method development, procedure writing, and training
Interface with individuals with diverse backgrounds, including internal and external stakeholders
Other relevant duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachler's Degree in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Metallurgy, Material Science, or Engineering that demonstrates proficiency in conducting independent research work
Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a chemical laboratory, including laboratory equipment troubleshooting
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or laboratory supervision experience
Technical proficiency with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) and its associated sample preparation and introduction methods
Technical proficiency with Chromatography and its associated sample preparation and introduction methods
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred
MS or PhD Degree in a scientific discipline
Experience working in Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated environment
Technical proficiency with wet chemical methods (i.e. titrimetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, chromatographic)
Technical proficiency with Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) elemental analysis, including carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen
Technical proficiency with x-ray fluorescent (XRF) elemental analysis
Technical proficiency with gas chromatographs and vacuum systems
Technical proficiency with metallography analysis, preparation, and evaluation techniques (grain size and texture)
Technical proficiency with mechanical testing (tensile, bend, compression, and hardness testing)
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience. Practical experience with identifying opportunities for and designing changes to processes based on Lean
Excellent communication and teaming skills. Proven experience building team trust
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off
Company
GE Vernova
GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.68MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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