Department Manager, BWR Fuel Mechanical Engineering
Employer: Framatome · Location: Richland, WA · Posting: FRA-3450 · Type: Full-Time · Pay: $146,000-$199,000/yr
Duties
Why This Role Is Critical: As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes. What You’Ll Do Day-To-Day: As the BWR Fuel Mechanical Engineering Department Manager in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. This position will report directly to the Vice President of US Fuel Design. Your work will include: Planning and directing the timely execution of fuel product design, manufacturing support, configuration management, mechanical analysis, mechanical codes & methods development, and product design verification testing. Developing department budget and managing associated cost centers. Arbitrating resource allocation issues. Ensuring application of Fuel Business Unit strategies and objectives. Maintaining and executing a training and workforce development plan for the department. Ensuring projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies, objectives, and customer standards. Developing and administering organization engineering standards and procedures for the department. Providing goals, objectives, and standards of performance for assigned team members. Developing new or adapted products, methods, systems, or models to provide added value solutions to customers. Researching and assessing best practices to make continuous improvement in department performance.
Qualifications
What You'Ll Bring: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted. Minimum of 10 years of related experience. Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria. Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management and customers as required. Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment. Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills. Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates. Strong analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills. Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.
Compensation
Total Rewards Package: Salary: $146,000 - 199,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life). Retirement: 401(k) with employer match. Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually. Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.