Manufacturing Engineer 3 (Appurtenances)

NuScale Power, LLC•Houston, TX

35d•$111,105 - $134,093•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for technical supplier oversight regarding manufacturing and manufacturing development projects, specifically related to NuScale Power Module. The manufacturing engineer will provide consultation to NuScale design organizations regarding manufacturing, specify and collect product manufacturing requirements including all standards and specifications, and generally act as a primary point of contact between NuScale design organizations and manufacturing suppliers for technical information and communications. The manufacturing engineer will apply industry expertise, codes and standards, and regulatory guidance in the general area of NuScale Power Module manufacturing and supply chain development.

Requirements

A minimum of a B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Welding, or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university is required.
Minimum of five years of full-time engineering work experience in design, manufacturing, or construction of ASME vessels, equipment, or systems is required.
Manufacturing development for complex designs, components, or systems in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated project management skills along with strong technical writing skills and use of software including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), navigation of CAD/CAM systems, and normal MS Office software.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Able to travel to local, national, and international suppliers using common forms of transportation.
Anticipate 10%-20% travel.
Position will require presence in supplier manufacturing shop environments and will require familiarity with shop safety requirements and working conditions.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred.
Working toward Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Experience with the fabrication of valves or other appurtenances is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact daily with NuScale design organizations to interpret their needs and requirements to manufacturers.
Contribute to the NuScale design organizations by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
Perform subcontract technical lead duties by preparing requirements documents and schedules, coordinating and monitoring the technical aspects of assigned manufacturing and manufacturing development projects.
Review manufacturing documentation of supplier to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, standards, and QA/QC requirements.
Develop, check, or review internal drawings, studies, and specifications
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with procedures, applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
Manage supplier manufacturing mockup planning and test results to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
Perform surveys of new manufacturing suppliers to assess capabilities and documenting survey results.
Perform/coordinate grading of technical proposals and working with Procurement team for supplier selection.
Assist Product Cost Management team with cost estimates and value engineering studies.
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing manufacturing information and trends including statistical analysis of manufacturing trends.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Performs special studies and manufacturing engineering analysis to support supplier development
Perform other duties as assigned.