What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 5 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. 

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Leading and developing others to build cohesive teams
  
• Project management skills with a customer focus
  
• Knowledge of mechanical analysis methods, particularly as it relates to nuclear fuel
  
• Technical learning ability
  
• Excellent written/verbal communication and personal interaction skills

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a BWR Fuel Mechanical Analysis Engineering Supervisor in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the  Mechanical Design & PWR Product Engineering organization in the Fuel Business Unit which is responsible for a broad range of activities including fuel rod and control component design, materials development, manufacturing support, and fuel performance code development. The engineering activities are coordinated with other Framatome fuel engineering departments both locally and worldwide. Your work will include:

• Leading a team of talented engineers to help fulfill the mission of ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective BWR fuel.  
• Your team will focus on performing various mechanical/structural evaluations to support fuel licensing and performance and will also contribute to the development of new innovative fuel designs and analytical methods.  
  
• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct the work of the individuals in the group.
  
• Making work assignments for group members.
  
• Supervise workflow to ensure deliverables are safe, high quality, on time, and within budget.
  
• Ensure working level compliance with procedures, standards, and design control process.
  
• Ensure application of the Product, Materials, Codes & Methods strategies in their group.
  
• Providing technical oversight of group work products, facilitating resolution of technical issues.
  
• Reporting progress, identifying impediments and issues up to management.
  
• Mediating and driving to resolution of personnel conflicts.
  
• Participates in the creation of goals and objectives for the team.
  
• Monitors goals, objectives, and standards of performance for assigned team members.
  
• Performing personnel reviews.
  
• Facilitating professional growth of group members.
  
• Interviewing potential new hires, making recommendations relative to hiring.
  
• Oversee the onboarding of new team members.
  
• Works on special projects, as directed.
  
• Facilitating the interface between groups within the company to complete customer projects.
  
• Support Fuels proposal efforts, including coordination of multi-disciplinary work scopes.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.  

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $104,000 - $141,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.