Senior Mechanical Designer

Global Laser Enrichment LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Laser Enrichment LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Wilmington, NC, for on-site, full-time work. You will translate engineering concepts into complete mechanical designs, create 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and BOMs, and support UF6 gas handling systems and related facilities.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, advanced 3D CAD skills, GD&T expertise, and the ability to obtain and maintain NRC Q-clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of mechanical design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, configuration control, and design release.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently within engineering constraints.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NRC Q-clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs from concepts and inputs.
• Create and manage complex assemblies with top-down and parametric modeling.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up evaluations.
• Resolve packaging and interface issues with engineers and suppliers.
• Review CAD models and drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Coordinate design activities across designers and participate in design reviews.
• Support configuration control, design release, CAD standards, and drawing practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, fabricators, and test personnel.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and design modifications.
• Mentor junior designers on CAD methods and drawing quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3D CAD

Complex assemblies

Tolerance analysis

ASME Y14.5

Manufacturing drawings

BOMs

Configuration control

Design reviews

Communication

Security clearance

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer

Wilmington, NC
Full-Time | On-Site
Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Designer will lead detailed mechanical design activities supporting Global Laser Enrichment's (GLE) first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology program.

The Senior Mechanical Designer will translate engineering concepts, requirements, and design inputs into complete mechanical designs, 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and bills of material. The role will support separator/cascade equipment and UF₆ gas handling systems and will work closely with Mechanical Engineers, manufacturing, assembly, and test personnel throughout design, fabrication, and commissioning.

NOTE: This role is subject to the incumbent's ability to hold and maintain an NRC Q-clearance and nuclear site access.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed mechanical designs from engineering concepts, requirements, and design inputs.
• Create and manage complex assemblies using advanced top-down and parametric modeling techniques.
• Produce manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, and related design documentation.
• Apply ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and perform tolerance stack-up evaluations.
• Resolve packaging, interface, fit-up, access, and manufacturability issues in coordination with responsible engineers.
• Review and check CAD models and drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with design standards.
• Coordinate detailed design activities across multiple designers and support design reviews.
• Support configuration control, design release, CAD standards, model structure, and drawing practices.
• Work directly with engineers, machinists, fabricators, suppliers, and assembly/test personnel to resolve design and fabrication issues.
• Support prototype assembly, installation, testing, and design modifications based on lessons learned.
• Mentor junior designers and provide guidance on CAD methods, drawing practices, and design quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of material.
• Experience with tolerance analysis, configuration control, and design release.
• Demonstrated knowledge of machining, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to independently develop detailed mechanical solutions while working within engineering requirements and design constraints.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance and nuclear site access.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing first-of-a-kind R&D or prototype equipment.
• Experience with process, gas handling, or similar mechanical equipment.
• Experience with advanced top-down or parametric CAD modeling methods.
• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing.}