Tooling Design Engineering Supervisor

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Framatome, a leader in nuclear energy solutions, seeks a supervisor to lead a team of tooling engineers for outage services. You will direct tooling development and apply safety-focused practices to ensure first‑time quality during PWR and BWR outages, collaborating with customers to deliver reliable, efficient results.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong engineering judgment, and hands-on tooling experience in a nuclear plant environment, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering standards and criteria.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience supervising tooling engineers.
• Knowledge of underwater tooling applications.
• Knowledge of disassembly and fuel handling at commercial nuclear plants.
• Experience with SolidWorks and SmarTeam.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of tooling engineers to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Plan and direct timely engineering activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, objectives and customer standards.
• Maintain adherence to government and customer engineering standards.
• Monitor performance goals and provide feedback to team.
• Collaborate with customers to build strong relationships.
• Research best practices and propose improvements.
• Work on special projects and other related duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Engineering standards

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology or Engineering Science may be accepted

Tools

SolidWorks

SmarTeam

Job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn't be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet's greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long‑lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value‑added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

This position is part of Framatome's Installed Base Outage Services organization. This organization focuses on performing reactor maintenance and refueling activities during scheduled outages. The Outage Services Engineering team helps develop tooling that is utilized during these outages to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and increase reliability. They also support specialized and/or infrequently performed maintenance activities to ensure first‑time quality that meets our customer's needs. As a supervisor, you will lead a team of tooling engineers to ensure successful execution of special projects and tooling development for the PWR and BWR fleet.

What You'll Do Day‑To‑Day

• Ensures effective performance of engineering assignments.
• Plans and directs the timely execution of engineering activities, as assigned.
• Ensures projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies, objectives and customer standards.
• Ensures adherence to government, organization and customer engineering standards and procedures.
• Monitors goals, objectives and standards of performance for assigned team members.
• Works interactively with customers and clients to develop strong relationships.
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.
• Works on special projects, as directed. Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self‑checking.
• Experience supervising/leading a team of design and tooling engineers.
• Background in the development of tooling, including underwater tooling applications.
• Good analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills.
• Generic knowledge of disassembly, reassembly, and fuel handling activities at commercial nuclear power plants.
• Experience working with SolidWorks and/or SmarTeam applications.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $99,000 - $134,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long‑ and short‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next‑gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon‑free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well‑being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).