Mechanical Engineering Manager — Nuclear Facility Startup

SHINE Technologies LLC; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering organization for the Chrysalis Project, guiding design through construction, startup, and readiness. You will report to the Vice President of Engineering and shape a major nuclear technology program.

You will lead engineers and contractors, set priorities, and ensure high-quality deliverables while aligning with regulatory and safety requirements. This is a high-visibility leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience in a quality-controlled or configuration-controlled environment.
• Ability to balance technical quality, safety, schedule commitments, and priorities.
• Strong communication skills to explain risks and tradeoffs to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~6 mechanical engineers and oversee ~6 engineering contractors.
• Set priorities, staffing plans, resource needs, and performance expectations.
• Ensure engineering quality and timely delivery of designs, calculations, specs, and procurement packages.
• Support licensing, regulatory, quality, and configuration management expectations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Procurement, Project Controls, Safety Analysis, Licensing, and other disciplines.
• Support construction, startup, and operational readiness activities and field issue resolution.
• Drive process improvements for governance and repeatable execution.
• Represent Mechanical Engineering in project and executive reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Team development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

SHINE Technologies LLC seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering organization for the Chrysalis Project, guiding design through construction, startup, and readiness. You will report to the Vice President of Engineering and shape a major nuclear technology program.

You will lead engineers and contractors, set priorities, and ensure high-quality deliverables while aligning with regulatory and safety requirements. This is a high-visibility leadership role.