Head of Mechanical Design - Equity & Autonomy

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Job summary

Valar Atomics Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a hands-on Manager of Mechanical Design to lead a cross-functional team spanning fuel equipment design, high-temperature gas reactor design, and turbomachinery design.

You will own high-level assemblies, BOMs, and layouts, setting technical standards and guiding designers. A background in nuclear or related industries is a plus, with plentiful ownership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, including piping, tubing, harnessing, and complex assemblies.
• 2+ years managing a mechanical design team.
• Deep expertise in Solidworks, NX, or a similar program.
• Deep expertise in PLM software and manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to build teams and deliver on schedules.

Responsibilities

• Build and lean an in-house Mechanical Design organization, including hiring and standards.
• Own the highest level assemblies, BOMs, and layouts for all projects.
• Manage software selection, templates, workflows, and cross-functional decision making.
• Collaborate with software engineering on interfaces between models and manufacturing systems.
• Define and enforce 3D modeling and 2D drawing requirements.

Skills

Solidworks

NX

PLM

Leadership

Cross-functional

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Valar Atomics Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a hands-on Manager of Mechanical Design to lead a cross-functional team spanning fuel equipment design, high-temperature gas reactor design, and turbomachinery design.

You will own high-level assemblies, BOMs, and layouts, setting technical standards and guiding designers. A background in nuclear or related industries is a plus, with plentiful ownership and growth opportunities.