Lead Mechanical Component Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Mechanical Component Engineer designing highly engineered equipment for nuclear plants at GE Vernova. Collaborating with global teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and requirements.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements
Introduces technical experience and analytical thinking to ensure project requirements are met
Prepares CAD models, drawings, specifications, and detailed design basis documentation for nuclear component designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
5 years mechanical design experience
2 years of experience working in the nuclear industry
3 years experience performing component design work to ASME Section III standards
1 year of proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD design
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to domestic and international sites occasionally
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designnuclear component designASME Section III standardsCAD modelingAutodesk Inventoranalytical thinkingproject managementperformance developmenttechnical evaluationdesign documentation

Soft Skills

people managementleadershipcollaborationmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsadaptabilityorganizational skillsattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineeringrelevant engineering discipline