Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, FuelTerraPower is seeking a Fuel Manufacturing Engineer to join the Natrium Fuel Design and Supply team. The Fuel Manufacturing Engineer will perform work scopes for the fabrication of Natrium fuel, including the construction of the fabrication facility, metallization of HALEU feedstock for use in fuel fabrication, and the fuel fabrication process. The engineer will support process development, production readiness, technical document, supplier coordination, and quality driven execution for safety critical components.Responsibilities:Develop processes, procedures, and scaling needed for full commercial scale and viability of fuel fabrication. Assess pre-production and qualification needsProduce manufacturing related documentation to support planning and execution of hardware deliveryLead non-conformance evaluations and corrective actions related to fuel fabricationReview engineering drawings for manufacturability to ensure designs are optimized for supplier manufacturing processes to reduce complexity, cost, and cycle timeCoordinate and utilize input from engineering and project teams to procure and produce equipment and components.Generate technical documents in support of purchase requisitionsReview and approve supplier technical submittalsEnsure vendor work complies with engineering drawing, specifications, safety, quality, and other requirementsWork within controlled quality environments supporting configuration management, material traceability, and nuclear safety culture expectationsSupport continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.Key Qualifications and Skills:B.S. degree in Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Chemistry, Nuclear, or equivalent preferredMinimum of seven years of manufacturing experience, with at least two years in fuel or fuel adjacent areas; relevant M.S. and Doctorate degrees may be credited for up to two or four years of experience respectivelyExcellent writing and communication skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinkerAbility to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problemsAbility to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work weekExcellent attention to detailThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamworkThe Ideal Candidate:Demonstrated technical expertise in metallic nuclear fuels, such as alloy casting process development or fuel material characterization, especially as it pertains to fast reactor metal fuel qualificationExperience managing or technically directing vendors for nuclear-grade component fabricationFamiliarity with engineering drawing standards, GD&T, material specifications, and nuclear-grade procurement documentation requirementsExperience in the nuclear industry and with core assembliesExperience with nuclear industry manufacturing and operation, DOE and NRC regulationsExperience with developing manufacturing roadmaps from material to component to assembly with considerations for scalabilityExperience with manufacturing methodology of first article productions and qualificationExperience with NQA-1 / QL-1 standards or other highly controlled production standardsStrong understanding of nuclear safety culture.Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.Repetitive work: ProlongedSpecial Senses: Visual and audio focused workWork Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/dayTravel required 0-10%Salary Range: $138,685 - $208,027 Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.Benefits:Competitive CompensationSalary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive paymentsComprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits MedicalVisionDentalLife and DisabilityGender Affirmation BenefitsParental Leave401k PlanGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTOGenerous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidaysRelocation AssistanceProfessional and Educational Support Opportunities