Senior Mechanical Engineer - Wilmington, NC Engineering

SOC LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Wilmington, NC to lead the development of first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology mechanical systems. You will own systems from concept to commissioning and mentor a team of designers and engineers.

You will perform analyses, coordinate CAD development, and ensure robust design documentation while interfacing with process and electrical teams. NRC Q-clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical design and product development including leadership of complex programs.
• Experience bringing mechanical equipment from concept through fabrication and testing.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering analyses and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical concepts and solutions from requirements.
• Establish mechanical design criteria, interfaces, and inputs.
• Perform first-principles calculations to verify equipment performance.
• Conduct structural, stress, and thermal analyses and FEA as needed.
• Coordinate CAD models, drawings, and design documentation with Designers.
• Lead design reviews and resolve technical risks and issues.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Incorporate test results and lessons learned into improvements.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and mentor staff.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering leadership

FEA

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

3D CAD

ASME Y14.5

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q Clearance is Required!

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will provide technical leadership for the development of mechanical systems supporting customers first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology program.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will own assigned mechanical systems and components from conceptual design through fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning. The role will translate requirements and design basis inputs into engineered solutions, perform and document engineering analyses, and coordinate Mechanical Designers in the development of detailed models and drawings.

Primary equipment includes separator/cascade equipment, UF gas handling systems, vacuum systems, pressure boundaries, structural/support equipment, and prototype/test equipment.

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 mechanical concepts and design solutions based on system and process requirements.
• Establish mechanical requirements, design criteria, interfaces, and design basis inputs.
• Perform and document first-principles engineering calculations to establish and verify expected equipment performance.
• Perform structural, stress, and thermal analyses and finite element analysis (FEA), as appropriate.
• Determine when specialized analysis is required, define the scope, and review results.
• Coordinate Mechanical Designers in developing detailed CAD models, drawings, and design documentation.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and resolve technical risks and design issues.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Evaluate test results and field issues and incorporate lessons learned into design improvements.
• Coordinate with process, systems, test, manufacturing, electrical, controls, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineers and designers.
• Support development and improvement of mechanical engineering standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 10+ years of mechanical design and product development experience, including leadership of complex engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing mechanical equipment from concept through fabrication and testing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and engineering analysis.
• Experience with structural/stress, thermal, and finite element analysis.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and coordinate designers and engineers.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and documentation 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 vacuum systems, pressure boundaries, or gas handling systems.
• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience working in nuclear, classified, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience mentoring engineers or designers.

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate

Estimated Min Rate: $98,000

Estimated Max Rate

Estimated Max Rate: $140,000

Estimated Min Rate: $98000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $140000.00