Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer

Framatome-North-America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle spending account

Employer paid mental health support

Education reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Framatome-North-America is seeking a Component Owner (mechanical design engineer) to design and engineer components used in Framatome's nuclear fuel assemblies. Lead design control from development to manufacturing and QA, producing drawings, specifications, and parts lists while collaborating with suppliers and production teams.

The role emphasizes GD&T, testing, and regulatory awareness, with opportunities to develop new designs and support future fuel product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related fields may be accepted).
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Strong communication and ability to convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain product drawings and specifications.
• Use GD&T to define design tolerances.
• Resolve component and fabrication concerns with suppliers.
• Monitor component manufacturing and address issues with production teams.
• Develop and qualify new mechanical designs for future fuel lines.
• Support design testing by setting requirements, methods, tests and reports.
• Perform standard engineering tasks in design, development and quality assurance.
• Maintain awareness of government and industry standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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 a Component Owner (mechanical design engineer) in the Mechanical Product Design group, you will be responsible for the design and engineering of components which are used in Framatome's nuclear fuel assemblies. Component Owners ensure design control through every step of the design process from development and industrialization through manufacturing and quality assurance. Specifically, you will create design drawings, product specifications, and parts lists. You will also lead qualifications and evaluate manufacturing nonconformances. Experience with manufacturing processes is preferred.Your work will include:

• Initiating, reviewing, and maintaining product drawings and specifications.
• Using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to define design tolerances.
• Participating in resolution of component and assembly fabrication concerns with suppliers.
• Monitoring component manufacturing and addressing real-time issues through collaboration with production teams.
• Developing and qualifying new and improved mechanical designs to support future fuel product lines.
• Supporting design testing by setting requirements, defining test methods, performing tests, and writing reports.
• Performing standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events.
• Having awareness of government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.

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 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $128,000 - $142,000and 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.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE810AppendixA).