Nuclear Engineering Supervisor

Niowave Inc.•Lansing, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Engineer Supervisor role encompasses leadership, technical excellence, and operational execution, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and the ideal staff member experience. This role is a leadership position focused on developing team members and leading a team that serves every part of the organization. The Nuclear Engineering Supervisor will be engaged in supporting processes across multiple major programs that have a direct impact on cancer patient survival.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with fundamental concepts in nuclear engineering including: radiation transport, radiation detection methods, radiation interactions with matter, and thermal hydraulics.
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with research reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, monitoring and controls, or auxiliary systems
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with common spectroscopy setups (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) and ability to detect, identify, and quantify radioactive materials
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with reactor or accelerator benchmarking or measurement experiments
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with handling open and sealed radioactive sources
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with working in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably NRC or FDA
3+ years of supervisory experience including day-to-day activities of a team of 6 or more with demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, establish career development tracks, and succession planning
Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Possesses strong organizational and project management skills for self and teams
Possesses a strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff members and teams
Demonstrates strategic thinking with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related field
12+ years of nuclear engineering experience
5+ years of nuclear engineering knowledge for accelerator development/operations
Hands-on experience utilizing lean manufacturing principles for continuous process improvements and/or certification (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S)
5+ years of supervisory experience including day-to-day activities of a team of 8 or more with demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, establish career development tracks, and succession planning

Responsibilities

Oversees the efforts for various aspects of nuclear engineering related to Radioisotope Production including: Accelerator target design and operation; isotope production target design, operation, and handling; nuclear measurements; radiation shielding; radioactive material handling; critical utilities handling radioactive material
Leads day-to-day technical execution of the nuclear engineering team
Supports cGMP readiness and process qualification for radioisotope manufacturing production
Collaborates with various teams (Production, Quality, R&D, etc.) to ensure successful implementation of process improvements
Conducts troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production and MS&T issues.
Maintain compliance with all cGMP and radiation safety procedures
Supports preparation and review of technical documentation including SOPs, batch records, process descriptions, and validation protocols
Sets KPIs, communicates key program updates, and drives improvements in quality, safety, and productivity to ensure KPIs are met
Leads all operational efforts and identifies process improvements to increase efficiency and support strategic growth
Leads and inspires a diverse team of skilled professionals