Senior Mechanical Designer

Global Laser Enrichment; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Laser Enrichment in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to lead detailed design activities for our first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment program. This on-site role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and requires the ability to hold NRC Q-clearance.

You will develop detailed designs, manage complex assemblies, produce drawings and BOMs, apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with engineers, machinists, and suppliers to resolve

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD and complex assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience creating drawings and bills of materials.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and design release.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs from concepts and inputs.
• Create and manage complex assemblies using top-down and parametric modeling.
• Produce drawings, BOMs, and related design documentation.
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up evaluations.
• Coordinate design activities across designers and reviews.
• Support prototype assembly, testing, and design modifications.
• Mentor junior designers on CAD methods and drawing practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, machinists, suppliers, and test personnel.
• Maintain configuration control and CAD standards.

Skills

10+ years

3D CAD

ASME Y14.5

Drawings & BOMs

Tolerance analysis

Config control

Design release

Communication

Security clearance

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

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.

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.
• Experience mentoring designers and coordinating work across multiple design contributors.
• Experience working in nuclear, classified, or highly regulated environments.