Position Title: Reactor DFMA Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Reactor DFMA Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:- Lead on-site reactor assembly planning and major equipment installation, optimizing assembly sequences, sodium fill strategies, and supporting equipment while maintaining quality and design compliance.
- Lead engineering strategies for reactor component fabrication, transportation, deployment, and assembly, including welding, examinations, pressure testing, and commissioning requirements.
- Own and implement the reactor DFMA process, integrating manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and deployment considerations throughout the design lifecycle.
- Drive cost and schedule reductions for future commercial reactors through modularization, alternative delivery strategies, advanced technologies, and standardized fabrication, inspection, cleanliness, and transportation requirements.
- Develop, review, and approve reactor component manufacturing plans and supplier documentation, ensuring compliance with ASME BPVC requirements, design intent, and good manufacturing practices.
- Resolve complex technical and field issues, conduct cross-disciplinary reviews, and oversee partner and supplier compliance with quality, process, and design requirements, escalating significant deviations as needed.
- Develop and implement major Reactor Enclosure System long-range procurement strategies, author/review technical content of procurements and subcontract packages, and review supplier selections before award.
- Establish technical deliverables, resource estimates, and align supplier and partner activities with reactor milestones and critical interfaces.
Job Qualifications:- B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years direct experience or an M.S. with commensurate experience.
- Experience working to nuclear quality standard, such as ASME NQA-1. Experience working under ASME N-Certificate quality program desired.
- Demonstrated experience in heavy mechanical/pressure vessel fabrication and assembly, or oversight of supplier and subcontractor organizations in similar applications. Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors subject to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality programs highly desired.
- Demonstrated diverse and robust experience in design and fabrication of complex, multi-disciplinary structures and equipment. Previous experience in design, fabrication, and construction of major nuclear mechanical components, nuclear reactor equipment, or similar equipment is highly desired.
- Proficient knowledge and experience with nuclear quality fabrication, construction, and lifecycle management processes (including In-Service Inspection, material surveillance, vibration programs, equipment qualification programs, etc.) highly desired.
- Knowledge and experience in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Section VIII, and welding standards highly desired.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Travel Required: 0-5%.
Job Details:- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
- Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% Remote Acceptable
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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