Manufacturing Engineer 3 (Core Components)

NuScale Power • Corvallis, OR

80d • $111,105 - $134,093 • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for technical supplier oversight regarding manufacturing and manufacturing development projects, specifically related to the core components. The core components are comprised of the nuclear fuel assemblies, control rod assemblies, primary and secondary neutron sources and the ECCS supplemental boron system pellets. The manufacturing engineer will provide assistance to NuScale design organizations regarding manufacturability, specify and collect product manufacturing requirements including all standards and specifications. This role also acts as a 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 core components manufacturing and supply chain development.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Nuclear, or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university is required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in design or manufacturing of nuclear fuel, control rod assemblies, and neutron source assemblies.
• Demonstrated project engineering skills along with sound technical writing skills and normal MS Office software is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate familiarity with shop safety requirements and working conditions.
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Manufacturing development of designs, components, or systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with NuScale design organizations to interpret their needs and requirements to manufacturing entities.
• Educate the NuScale design organizations by sharing knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Identify opportunities for cost or schedule improvement.
• Perform assigned project engineering 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 using professional expertise and judgement.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with procedures, applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications, with occasional travel (up to 20%) to supplier manufacturing sites.
• Lead efforts to understand capabilities of new manufacturing suppliers and documenting survey results.
• Perform/coordinate grading of technical proposals and work with Procurement team for supplier selection.
• Provide 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 under supervision.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Target pay range for this position is $111,105 - $134,093 annually.
• Full pay range is $99,611 - $155,803 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees