Senior Manager, Supplied Equipment Group, Reactor Equipment

TerraPower LLC.•Bellevue, WA

7d•$184,368 - $245,824•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and innovations in medical isotopes. The company was founded in 2006 with the goal of raising global living standards through advancements in nuclear energy. TerraPower's mission is to be a leader in new nuclear technologies and to develop future leaders in the nuclear field. The company is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing the nuclear power landscape, and advancing medical isotope production. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Technical degree required (preferably in mechanical, electrical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering).
10+ years of experience in supplier management and interface.
3+ years of experience managing people (in a related field preferred).
Demonstrated skills in management of suppliers in design and manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated skills in supporting the contractual and commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships.
Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities.
Required experience with project controls and organization along with tools and processes to support the same.
A broad understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineering disciplines and how they interrelate is important.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
Will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and a desire to foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

Direct line management for Equipment Supply Managers (ESM) assigned to the Reactor Components group.
Interface with the Natrium Supply Chain organization to ensure safe and timely delivery of equipment including the Reactor Head, Reactor Vessel, Reactor Internals, and associated components.
Interface with the Natrium Fuel Supply & Development department to ensure safe and timely delivery of fuel supply logistics.
Ensure supplier performance management and oversight.
Support monitoring of the equipment supply chain to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and safety metrics are met.
Interface with Project and Corporate teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Quality, Facilities) to ensure compliance with procedures and processes for equipment delivery.
Provide leadership and mentoring to the Reactor Components group ESMs.
Ensure Reactor Components group ESMs adhere to classic project management tools for supplier oversight (cost, schedule, submittal oversight, resources).
Collaborate with supplier management to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with suppliers.
Review statements of work (SOW) and project planning to ensure proper execution of supplier projects to meet program objectives.
Oversee supplier selection activities.
Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes, and relationships to provide positive feedback to Natrium.