Specialty Mechanical Equipment Engineer

Jobtailor; South Carolina; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to lead design and delivery of complex equipment for nuclear projects at the Oak Ridge, TN site. You will direct scope, schedule, and budget for individual projects while mentoring engineers and ensuring compliance with quality procedures.

The role requires extensive experience in machine design, controls, and CAD/CAE tools, with frequent collaboration with management and clients. US citizenship and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience
• B.S. Engineering from ABET accredited school
• Experience with specialized mechanical equipment
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget of projects
• Ability to follow established quality procedures
• Experience with ISO 9000 or NQA-1 quality systems
• Knowledge of machine design, machine-element selection, and machine controls
• Ability to mentor specialty mechanical engineers and designers
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to management and clients
• Experience creating and reviewing complex mechanical calculations
• Competence with SOLIDWORKS, Creo, ANSYS, and CAD/CAE software
• Competence with Microsoft Office software
• U.S. citizenship required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Must pass pre-employment drug and background check
• Ability to work in Oak Ridge office
• Master’s degree is a plus
• DOE Q clearance preferred but not required
• Residence within commutable distance of Oak Ridge, TN office

Responsibilities

• Design machines and select machine elements such as bearings and seals
• Develop hydraulic and electrical machine controls
• Mentor specialty mechanical engineers and designers
• Communicate complex technical ideas to management and clients
• Create and review complex mechanical calculations
• Use SOLIDWORKS, Creo, ANSYS, CAD/CAE, and Microsoft Office software
• Travel occasionally as needed
• Work near construction equipment and in hazardous environments
• Follow ISO 9000 or NQA-1 quality-system practices
• Work in the Oak Ridge office

Skills

15+ years of experience

Engineering knowledge

Project scope management

Schedule management

Budget management

Quality procedures

ISO 9000/NQA-1 familiarity

Machine design

Machine-element selection

Machine controls knowledge

Mentoring engineers

Communication to management/clients

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited school

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Creo

ANSYS

CAD/CAE

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support Amentum Nuclear Projects – Oak Ridge Group
• Design and support specialty mechanical equipment and machinery
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for individual projects
• Follow established quality procedures for all controlled work
• Apply ISO 9000 or NQA-1 quality-system practices
• Design machines and select machine elements such as bearings and seals
• Develop and work with hydraulic and electrical machine controls
• Mentor specialty mechanical engineers and designers
• Communicate complex technical ideas to management and clients
• Create and review complex mechanical calculations
• Use SOLIDWORKS, Creo, ANSYS, CAD/CAE, and Microsoft Office software
• Travel occasionally or as needed
• Work near construction equipment, hazardous machinery, uneven ground, dust, fumes, noise, temperature or humidity extremes, and at heights when required

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience
• B.S. Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• Knowledge and experience with specialized mechanical equipment
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget of individual projects
• Ability to follow Amentum’s established quality procedures
• Experience working within a quality system based on ISO 9000 or NQA-1
• Knowledge of machine design, machine-element selection, and machine controls
• Ability to mentor specialty mechanical engineers and designers
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to management and clients
• Experience creating and reviewing complex mechanical calculationsCompetence using SOLIDWORKS, Creo, ANSYS, and other CAD/CAE software
• Competence using Microsoft Office software
• U.S. citizenship required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and background check
• Ability to work in the Oak Ridge office is required
• Master’s degree is a plus
• DOE Q clearance preferred but not required
• Must be able to reside within a commutable distance of the Oak Ridge, TN office

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing mechanical projects, including scope, schedule, and budget, while adhering to ISO 9000 or NQA-1 quality standards. Proficient in machine design, machine-element selection, and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 15+ Years Of Experience
• B.S. Engineering
• ISO 9000 Quality System
• Machine Design Expertise
• SOLIDWORKS Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Equipment Design
• Machine Element Selection
• Hydraulic Machine Controls
• Electrical Machine Controls
• Complex Mechanical Calculations
• Project Management
• Quality Procedure Adherence
• Mentoring Engineers
• Communication Of Technical Ideas
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Complex Idea Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Valid Driver’s License
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• DOE Q Clearance (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Nuclear Projects
• Quality System Practices
• Specialty Mechanical Equipment
• Construction Equipment Safety
• Hazardous Machinery

Tools & Technologies

• SOLIDWORKS
• Creo
• ANSYS
• CAD/CAE Software
• Microsoft Office