Senior DFx Engineer - Modular Nuclear Reactor

Hardware FYI

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Zap Energy in Everett, WA, is seeking a Senior Design for Manufacturing Engineer to ensure manufacturability, producibility, and cost discipline for the ZMR program, a liquid metal-cooled fission reactor. You will influence geometry, tolerances, joining methods and processes early, drive should-cost analyses, and lead FOAK producibility with a view toward mass production.

Cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, testing, and integration teams, while maintaining safety, quality,

Qualifications

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is required.
8–10 years of experience in design for manufacturing and producibility for regulated hardware.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, PFMEA, and cost-reduction analyses.
PE license or formal DFMA/DFM training is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the design-side advisor of manufacturing to ensure producibility early.
Lead up-front design-to-cost and cost-reduction strategy across ZMR components.
Advise on tooling and process strategy including fixturing and tolerancing implications.
Lead producibility assessments and make/buy recommendations.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, testing and integration teams.
Maintain quality assurance within a graded program and drive efficiency.