Manager, Fracture Mechanics
About The Position
Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is hiring a Manager, Fracture Mechanics for its Nuclear Analytical Services team. The Manager is a member of the Nuclear Business Unit leadership team and provides technical oversight, staff leadership, project management, and staff development for the Fracture Mechanics team. The role includes managing a technical product line with P&L ownership and budgeting responsibility, and applying expertise in probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics, crack growth evaluations, Leak-Before-Break, flaw tolerance methods, flaw handbook development, and stress analyses using Finite Element Modeling. Work also involves the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III and Section XI; design and repair of pressure vessel and piping components; and development and maintenance of engineering software. The Manager serves as a technical authority and industry expert while driving business development for key market segments in collaboration with Business Unit leadership and the business development organization. The role coordinates team activities and resources, manages projects, and serves as a technical resource across the organization. Duties may include fracture mechanics analysis, design, and detailing; developing Nuclear Analytical Services and adjacent markets; supporting proposals; and identifying research and development opportunities. The position is responsible for developing business and markets that generate Business Unit revenue, including research and development initiatives, new services, and new market opportunities. Staff management includes goal setting, mentoring, performance leadership, and hiring. The role supports domestic and international clients and may require travel of up to 20% or more upon request.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
- 12 or more years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years of project management experience.
- Experience managing a technical product line, including P&L and budgeting responsibility.
- Knowledge and experience in probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics evaluations, including fatigue crack growth, stress corrosion cracking, Leak-Before-Break, flaw tolerance, and flaw handbooks.
- Experience conducting stress and fracture mechanics analyses using Finite Element Modeling with ANSYS and Abaqus.
- Knowledge of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III and Section XI.
- Ability to develop and maintain engineering software that includes probabilistic and fracture mechanics codes.
- Knowledge of nuclear plant licensing regulations, guides, codes, and standards, as well as industry guidelines.
- Experience with technical and administrative management of projects in nuclear analytical services.
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 20% or more upon request.
Nice To Haves
- PhD and/or MBA.
- Expertise in design and repair of pressure vessel and piping components.
- Experience developing fracture mechanics handbooks and maintaining engineering software.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and consultants delivering probabilistic and deterministic fracture mechanics services for domestic and international clients.
- Provide technical leadership, staff development, and mentorship for the Fracture Mechanics team.
- Develop prioritized lists of prospective clients and organize and conduct presentations to individual clients and client groups.
- Manage client relationships and ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
- Collaborate with other SIA technical disciplines to develop integrated, turnkey, and innovative solutions for nuclear clients.
- Develop short- and long-term strategic plans for fracture mechanics services, including research and development initiatives, hiring strategies, new markets, and business development activities.
- Manage the Fracture Mechanics P&L and support budget development and planning.
- Coordinate team activities and resources, function as a Project Manager, and serve as a key technical resource across the organization.
- Perform or oversee analysis, design, and detailing of fracture mechanics projects; support proposal development; and identify research and development opportunities.
- Develop businesses and markets that generate revenue for the Business Unit, including research and development initiatives, new services, and new market opportunities.
- Manage staff through goal setting, mentoring, performance leadership, and hiring.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program.
- Traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), and employer match.
- Paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, and sick time.
- Parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care.
- ID theft protection and credit monitoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
