Lead Ceramic Engineer – Production Quality at GE Vernova, Wilmington NC USA

Lead Ceramic Engineer – Production Quality at GE Vernova in Wilmington NC USA. Full-time. $91,700 to $152,700 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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. The FMO team uses a chemical conversion process to make UO2 powder that is then blended, granulated, pressed, and sintering to make nuclear fuel pellets that powers approximately 20% of the United States energy demand. In this role, you will join a team supporting production of nuclear fuel applying Lean methodology to drive continuous improvement.

Job Description
Roles and 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:

Required Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements

Desired Characteristics

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 Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. 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 November 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.