Lead Engineer - Configuration Management

GE Vernova

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Configuration Management (CM) Engineer is a member of the GE Hitachi (GEH) engineering team and a key contributor responsible for supporting configuration management related processes that comply with the GEH quality program and project delivery requirements in support of new commercial nuclear reactor projects and GEH Engineering Services. This individual may assist in all areas of configuration management to include Requirements Management, Design Control, Document and Records Management, and Issue and Change Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in configuration management as a practice or specialty OR procurement as a practice or specialty

Nice To Haves

Excellent written communication skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Support Central; familiarity with Acrobat Professional to create / modify PDF files
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects and think strategically
Strong oral / written communication skills and organization skills
Work well in a team environment, support process improvement projects; able to be calm, open, and inclusive in dynamic and stressful situations
Familiarity with nuclear (e.g., NRC) regulations, integrity, safety, security, and quality assurance culture
Honest and straightforward with a high level of personal integrity
Familiarity with a variety of configurable commercial off the shelf (COTS) configuration, document, and requirements management solutions (e.g., Oracle ERP, Documentum, Support-Central Tool Suite, ENOVIA, DOORS Next)
CM experience in a highly-regulated industry, the nuclear industry, at a national laboratory, or a governmental agency
Records management experience and CM or quality assurance experience in construction, manufacturing, operations, or engineering process requirements documents (e.g., plans, procedures, instructions, guide, training manuals)
Self-starter with energy, positive “Can-Do” attitude able to energize others with legacy of delivering on commitments and stretch goals with proven track record of accomplishments in a fast paced environment producing quality deliverables
Ability to work with little supervision
Inclusive professional style – Adaptive, able to quickly learn diverse and varying organizational interfaces (e.g., cross- functional, across business within same company, across different companies including customer, partners, and suppliers, regulator, third party auditors)
Change agent with continuous improvement “mindset”
Ability to identify, influence, and implement better ways to do an activity or process with working knowledge, expertise, and experience using LEAN continuous process improvement define, measure, analyze, improve, and control techniques and tools
Ability to manage time and work on multiple projects
Experience with GE documentation systems, practices, and requirements

Responsibilities

The Configuration Management Specialist will be responsible for process development activities, providing support in the areas of change management, configuration management, process evaluation, and procurement, and providing training and mentorship to other lesser experienced personnel as required.
Become a GEH site subject matter expert in the procurement process from a CM perspective including review and management of engineering documentation that defines supplier requirements on a purchase order
Own CM and change control processes for specific procurement or project related activities; provide CM procurement consultation to site personnel
Support processing supplier documentation from the issuance of a purchase order until the documentation is submitted as a record in the GEH Records Repository
Perform Responsible Configuration Management (RCM) reviews of technical documentation ensuring that the documentation meets all the CM requirements for submittal
Build workflows, portals and guide the organization in digitizing processes and creating dashboards for displaying metrics using business provided tools
Become a subject matter expert as it related to the plant product structure within PLM
Support GEH and customer/external party interaction and maintain process-related collaboration sites using company provided tools
Develop in-depth knowledge of CM process and tools within assigned area of responsibility
Create, upload, and manage records in the product lifecycle management tool.
Support Engineering and Management in planning, assessment, reporting, and tracking activities and in preparation of presentations and reports
Ensure projects and assignments are implemented on time, with high quality, within budget, in accordance with approved policies, plans, or procedures
Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals
Have a clear understanding and implementation of applicable nuclear regulations, industry standards, and company practices related to CM
Provide training and associated materials to others to support evolving CM processes, procedures, instructions, guides, and tools
Coordinate CM related activities with interfacing internal groups [e.g., other engineering teams, Project Management, Sourcing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs] as well as external organizations [e.g., parent company entities, partners, suppliers, regulators]
Perform as an individual contributor in a team environment to deliver on initiatives and activities related to CM as assigned in areas to include, requirements management, document management, records management, change management, and process improvement projects.
Support company initiatives – LEAN, continuous process improvement, digitization, cost-out and productivity programs, New Product Introduction, etc.

Benefits

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, 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
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off