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Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer — Nuclear Process Manufacturing
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Westinghouse Electric - USA
Ogden, UT (In Person)
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Lead the mechanical backbone of a nuclear process operation Join us on-site in Ogden, UT as the trusted mechanical authority supporting a manufacturing and chemical processing facility that serves the commercial nuclear power sector. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering, you will be the go-to expert for equipment, systems, and processes—keeping production safe, reliable, and compliant. A day in the life Walk the floor to provide hands-on, daily technical support to manufacturing and chemical operations and maintenance teams. Own the design and rollout of new or modified systems—from specifying processes and equipment to supervising installation, fabrication, testing, and qualification—ensuring all safety and regulatory requirements are met. Perform root-cause analyses to diagnose system failures and implement durable fixes. Evaluate and champion innovations in materials, machinery, manufacturing methods, and chemical processing to solve complex production challenges. Develop methods and approaches for materials selection, equipment configuration, and process design. Run engineering calculations and structural/thermal checks; conduct Finite Element Analyses (ANSYS or similar) to validate designs. Lead capital projects across departments—aligning stakeholders and driving scope, schedule, cost, and risk to plan. Create project charters, management plans, WBS, risk registers, schedules, and budgets; keep documentation accurate and current. Author and maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and related design artifacts. What you bring B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline). 5+ years in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment. Proficiency with Autodesk or SolidWorks and ANSYS. Working knowledge of ASME codes. Strength in CAD, mechanical design, and applied engineering fundamentals. Work setup Role is 100% on-site in Ogden, UT. Reports to the Senior Manager of Engineering.