eVinci Product Development & Operations Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Global recognition

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Product Development and Operations Manager for the eVinci microreactor to shape technology into a production-ready product through rapid iteration. This individual contributor role blends product operations, development and program management for engineered hardware with some software aspects for control systems.

The position reports to the Chief Engineer, eVinci Technology and is remote with a Pittsburgh area presence of ~25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or product management.
• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Product launch experience.
• Experience with applied R&D or engineering or manufacturing of new products.
• Experience with scaled manufacturing of engineered products in challenging fields such as automotive or aerospace.
• Experience in project management, Agile or hybrid methodologies, to ensure operations to define and deliver products are completed.
• Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing and Industrial engineering concepts with hands-on experience delivering hardware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CTO, Chief Engineer, Advanced Reactor Director and technical leadership to manage roadmaps and integrate product development plans.
• Manage the product roadmap and collaborate with teams responsible for implementing the development of technology, systems, and components into the product.
• Be the central integration leader across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, licensing, commercialization, and program management tasks to lead delivery of the eVinci product roadmap.
• Track main product metrics and developmental achievements and deliver insights to leadership.
• Accountable for agreement and product readiness decisions governing technology maturation and transition to production.
• Oversee product lifecycle execution process from concept, technology maturation, prototyping, qualification, manufacturing scale-up, deployment, and continuous improvement
• Support product industrialization efforts including manufacturing readiness, factory capability development, automation strategy, supply chain maturation, and cost reduction programs.
• Integrate with licensing, safety, and regulatory organizations to ensure product development activities support regulatory approval and commercialization goals.

Skills

Product management

Hardware development

Project management

Agile

R&D

Manufacturing integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or product management

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Product Development and Operations Manager for the eVinci microreactor you will develop and shape our technology into a product developed through rapid iteration and continuous improvement. This is not a traditional product management role given the unique nature of nuclear microreactor development. You will have elements of product operations, product development and program management for engineered products. The role mostly focuses on hardware with some elements of software development regarding control and monitoring systems. This is an individual contributor role.

You will report to the Chief Engineer, eVinci Technology and work a remote role with the expectation to be in the Pittsburgh area ~25%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with chief technology officer, chief engineer, advanced reactor director and technical leadership to manage roadmaps and integrate product development plans.
• Manage the product roadmap and collaborate with teams responsible for implementing the development of technology, systems, and components into the product.
• Be the central integration leader across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, licensing, commercialization, and program management tasks to lead delivery of the eVinci product roadmap.
• Track main product metrics and developmental achievements and deliver insights to leadership.
• Accountable for agreement and product readiness decisions governing technology maturation and transition to production.
• Oversee product lifecycle execution process from concept, technology maturation, prototyping, qualification, manufacturing scale-up, deployment, and continuous improvement
• Support product industrialization efforts including manufacturing readiness, factory capability development, automation strategy, supply chain maturation, and cost reduction programs.
• Integrate with licensing, safety, and regulatory organizations to ensure product development activities support regulatory approval and commercialization goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or product management.
• 8+ years of applicable experience
• Product launch experience
• Experience with applied R&D or engineering or manufacturing of new products.
• Experience with scaled manufacturing of engineered products in challenging fields such as automotive or aerospace.
• Experience in project management, Agile or hybrid methodologies, to ensure operations to define and deliver products are completed.
• Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing and Industrial engineering concepts with hands-on experience delivering hardware.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $130,400 to $163,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Our values:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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