Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Reactor Factory

Provide end-to-end ownership of high-rate reactor production line design, bring-up, operations, and improvements for the factory's most complex, highest-impact areas

Perform hands-on design for manufacturability engineering during the reactor development cycle; act as primary liaison between design and production teams

Own reactor component manufacturability from first prototype builds through introduction into high-rate manufacturing

Contribute to design reviews as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for inspectability, yield and cost improvements, supplier assessments, and quality control

Act as primary point of contact for non-conforming product — troubleshooting, root cause, failure investigation, and corrective actions

Lead initial supply chain development for critical materials and outside processes (forgings, plate and tube stock, specialty fabrication)

Own the design and validation of fixtures, tooling, and new technology introduced to the production line

Prepare engineering documentation for the development-to-production transition — assembly procedures, test/inspection procedures, SOPs, process travelers, BOMs, and mechanical drawings

Lead continuous improvement efforts on established production lines and products

Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures

Provide training and mentorship to junior manufacturing engineers, setting the standard for technical rigor across the team

Basic

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related discipline

3+ years of engineering experience developing manufacturing processes or designing, building, or testing hardware

Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and core manufacturing processes

Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles, even with partial information

Hands-on shop experience (machining, welding, fabrication, assembly) and comfort with GD&T

CNC programming/CAM workflows, process control and capability analysis, or production line ramp-up experience

Experience acting as a technical lead — scoping work, reviewing designs and processes, guiding other engineers to successful outcomes

Experience at a nimble engineering organization requiring a scrappy, entrepreneurial approach under tight time or budget constraints

Experience building hardware, or a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world

Demonstrated rapid growth — successive positions of increasing responsibility, getting up to speed quickly, and accomplishing something meaningfully difficult early in your career

Note: this role is one of three levels on the Manufacturing Engineer, Reactor Factory track (Level I, Level II, and Sr.) — leveling is determined based on experience and interview performance.

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