Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer, Nuclear Manufacturing Westinghouse Electric - USA Ogden, UT Job Details Full-time $60 - $70 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Project management experience in manufacturing Managing projects Production troubleshooting Full Job Description Shape the future of clean energy manufacturing WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, is partnering with Westinghouse teams driving clean energy solutions. We're seeking a Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to join us full-time, on-site in Ogden, UT , reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager. A day in the life You start your morning on the manufacturing floor, providing day-to-day technical guidance to operations and maintenance. After a quick stand-up, you move into design leadership—finalizing specifications for a new process skid, reviewing vendor drawings, and validating fabrication plans. In the afternoon, you run finite element analyses in ANSYS to confirm a stress-critical component, then coordinate cross-functional teams to schedule installation, testing, and qualification activities—always ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You wrap up by preparing content for an upcoming presentation to customers and regulators. What you'll own Hands-on engineering support for manufacturing and chemical operations and maintenance. Technical leadership for new or modified systems—from concept and specifications through installation, fabrication, testing, and qualification—aligned with safety and regulatory requirements. Evaluation and application of innovations in materials, machinery, manufacturing, and chemical processing to resolve complex production challenges. Creation of novel approaches in materials, equipment, and process design. Engineering calculations and FEA (e.g., ANSYS) to validate equipment and process designs.

Project leadership for capital initiatives:

develop project charters, management plans, schedules, WBS, risk registers, and budgets; coordinate across departments. Engage with customer and regulatory requirements; prepare proposals; renew business opportunities; contribute to strategic plans. Author technical papers and deliver formal presentations to customers and regulators. What you bring B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field. 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant setting. Proficiency with AutoDesk and ANSYS (preferred). Working knowledge of ASME codes. Demonstrated leadership of projects from design through commissioning, including scope, schedule, budget development, execution, and monitoring to meet targets. PMP certification. Strong teamwork capabilities—both leading and contributing. Ability to produce drawings in Inventor or SolidWorks (or similar CAD). Industrial refinery experience. Experience leading and troubleshooting projects. Safety first, always Your success matters as much as your safety. Our guiding principle has always been—and remains—the safety of our people. Why WECTEC Staffing Services We deliver customer-focused staffing solutions ranging from high-volume programs to niche technical roles, supporting international contracts in 5+ countries. Join a global talent network known for best-in-class service. Compensation and benefits Competitive pay for all employees. Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits. 401(k) Savings Plan. Paid Vacations for qualifying positions. We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $60/hour to $70/hour .

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