Core Component Design Manager, Pinned Assemblies

Core Component Design Manager, Pinned Assemblies

Responsibilities

• Keep Core Design and Methods Senior Manager and engineering management informed of major emerging technical issues.
• Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on discipline design issues.
• Support any complex analytical work to be performed and provide project support for the work.
• Assist in the continued development tools for the discipline.
• Recognize the need and recommend obtaining external subject matter experts.
• Ensure periodic meetings with discipline engineers to ensure appropriate communication of discipline and project information within project purview.
• Assist in developing the engineering staffing plan for the discipline using input from the project, including maintenance of load boards for discipline personnel.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and indoctrination of new discipline engineers within the CCD group.
• Recommend staff changes (replacements due to attrition, new requirements, de-staffing).
• Assist in resolving priority conflicts in conjunction with the projects when issues arise that compete for resources. Elevate those that cannot be resolved to the Senior Manager level.
• Support employee development through mentoring, training, and challenging assignments within the specific program engineering efforts as assigned.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and use of discipline guidelines (e.g., design criteria, design guides, desktop instructions, design notes).
• Perform self-assessments of work processes and technical adequacy.
• Inspect and provide oversight of technical tasks deliverable within project and discipline areas or responsibility.
• Ensure that work process execution and technical adequacy within the group scope are in accordance with contract requirements, project standards, and industry standards.
• Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in the areas of safety and quality.
• Identify improvement opportunities and cause work process changes to be initiated and expedited.
• Review and concur with technical content of PRs and subcontract packages prior to bid within project and discipline areas or responsibility within the CCD manager scope.
• Provide engineering review and concurrence for the procurement strategy for the select discipline commodities within the CCD manager’s scope.
• Mentor/coach less experienced engineers and dedicate time and efforts toward growing talents.

Accountability

Authorities

Key Qualifications and Skills

• At least 8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry with a B.S. in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant technical degree from an accredited university, or an M.S. or Ph.D.
• with commensurate experience.
• Experience in discipline field above strongly desired.
• Experience in the power industry or other highly regulated industries may be applicable.
• At least 2 years in a combined technical leadership role with ongoing requirement for performance
• of project technical scope, in addition to other manager responsibilities.
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII and or Section III.
• CAD proficiency - 3,000 hours minimum - (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience in FEA analysis – ANSYS, SW Simulation or ABAQUS a plus.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per (ASME Y14.5M).
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions

Salary Range: $153,861 - $205,149

• Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/