Lead Engineer – Tooling Design Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for Reactor Internal Design Tooling Team at GE Vernova focusing on designing remotely operated tooling for nuclear reactor hardware installation and performance.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeWilmington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Reactor Modification Tooling that incorporates mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical/motor actuation based on inputs, requirements, and environment within schedule and cost limits
Draft drawings for fabrication, then build and test the Reactor Modification Tooling you design to prove the requirements for performance are met
Prepare 3D models, access and clearance studies, drawings, specifications, and test plans to support tooling development
Collaborate with the Hardware Team, Analysis Teams, Field Deployment Teams, and Services Business to deliver tooling designs that meet our standards for Nuclear Quality and Safety
Perform design reviews to present your design to engineering peers and leadership and obtain feedback
Write operation procedures for the tooling you design to help the field deployment team execute the repair
Emergent issue support of customers during Outage Season to help solve challenging problems with technical guidance and fast-paced design, build, test response

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and drafting practices (2D drawings, 3D modeling)
Nuclear industry experience a plus, but not required
Strong mechanical aptitude, desire to build, tinker, innovate, and solve problems with mechanical design
Knowledgeable about design to cost, design for manufacturability
Communicate progress, ideas, plans, and output effectively
Experience with a variety of fabrication techniques including conventional machining, welding, and EDM
Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing
Strong troubleshooting and adaptation skills

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 and 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 DesignDrafting Practices3D ModelingGeometric Design & TolerancingFabrication TechniquesConventional MachiningWeldingEDMDesign to CostDesign for Manufacturability

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaborationAdaptation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering