Head of Process Engineering
Los Angeles, California, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
About the Company
General Matter is enriching uranium in America.
Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions.
We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors.
Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.
We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.
About This Role
We are seeking a Head of Engineering Design to build and lead the organization responsible for designing the mechanical systems and plant layout for our next-generation nuclear enrichment facility. This role blends technical leadership with organizational building, driving the development of multidisciplinary teams, engineering processes, and design standards that enable rapid execution without compromising quality. The ideal candidate thrives in highly collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex cross-functional challenges, and knows how to scale engineering organizations from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for a team of Nuclear, Chemical, Process and Mechanical Engineers, Designers, and Supply Chain Specialists, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
- Establish and enforce design processes, documentation standards, and configuration management practices to maintain quality and traceability across all deliverables.
- Drive cross-disciplinary integration between process engineering, mechanical design, facilities and construction teams.
- Oversee the development of plant systems, layouts, detailed routing and analysis, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.
- Implement design review frameworks and ensure timely resolution of technical and schedule risks.
- Oversee and guide the selection and procurement of plant process equipment
- Serve as the primary interface with senior leadership, project management, and external stakeholders, providing visibility into design progress and challenges.
- Develop and maintain resource plans, staffing strategies, and performance management systems for the design organization.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization, tool integration, and best practices for large-scale industrial design.
- Ensure risk identification and mitigation related to design readiness, procurement timelines, and construction sequencing.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial plant design, mechanical systems engineering, or related roles.
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of piping systems, plant layout principles, and industrial design standards.
- Proven ability to develop and implement design processes and documentation frameworks.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience interfacing at executive and stakeholder levels.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience in nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, or other high-complexity industrial projects.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and plant design software (e.g., AVEVA E3D, SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D).
- Knowledge of procurement processes and long-lead equipment management.
- Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams and scaling engineering organizations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
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