Nuclear Engineering Supervisor

Niowave•Lansing, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Niowave is seeking a Nuclear Engineering Supervisor to lead a team dedicated to developing medical isotopes for cancer treatment. This role involves supporting major programs with a direct impact on cancer patient survival. The position encompasses leadership, technical excellence, and operational execution, fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and an excellent staff experience. The supervisor will oversee 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, and radioactive material handling. The role also involves supporting cGMP readiness, collaborating with other teams, conducting troubleshooting and root cause analysis, maintaining compliance with cGMP and radiation safety procedures, and preparing technical documentation. The supervisor will set KPIs, communicate program updates, drive improvements in quality, safety, and productivity, lead operational efforts, and identify process improvements for efficiency and growth. This is a leadership role focused on inspiring and developing a diverse team of skilled professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field
8+ years of nuclear engineering experience including hands-on experience with the following: fundamental concepts in nuclear engineering including: radiation transport, radiation detection methods, radiation interactions with matter, and thermal hydraulics.
research reactor neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, monitoring and controls, or auxiliary systems
common spectroscopy setups (alpha, beta, gamma, neutron) and ability to detect, identify, and quantify radioactive materials
reactor or accelerator benchmarking or measurement experiments
handling open and sealed radioactive sources
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