Senior Mechanical Designer

Description

• Check and review drawings for accuracy of information and conformance to ASME & drafting standards via electronic redline process.
• Ensure and maintain configuration control of models/drawings via product data and product life-cycle management software.
• Regularly review design group generated documents and propose improvements. Pro-actively contribute to written guidance and standards development.
• Document design progress, changes, and decisions via T internal & external online collaboration workspaces.
• Create and review engineering drawings (layout, detail, interface control, general arrangement, etc.) per ASME 14.1 and Y14.5 standards.
• Use model configurations to support analysis needs, such as: Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc.
• Produce robust CAD models that facilitate fast-paced design evolution and derivative creation that leverage advanced CAD modeling techniques and methodologies.
• Perform tolerance stack up calculations.
• Develop, maintain and review highly complex mechanical designs. Pro-actively seek out, research, and propose unique solutions. Conduct trade studies to down-select best option.
• Create and review supporting technical presentations, documents, and reports as needed.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Designer. In this role, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development of advanced Generation IV nuclear reactors. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechanical/structural design and drafting using a mainstream CAD system.

• Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Organized and detail oriented, with excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Experience checking fabrication drawings
• Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift 25 pounds
• 10 + years of CAD experience with proficiency in SolidWorks
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Experience using a product data management (PDM) system preferred
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Experience with oversight of supplier engineering and manufacturing vendors is preferred.
• Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design
• Nuclear equipment design experience preferred but not required
• Travel required: 0-5%

Benefits

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance