Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Position Overview

As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer SIGN ON BONUS, you will work with multiple teams within the Engineering Group to provide products to advanced power plant designs – ranging from Small Modular Reactors and Generation IV nuclear power plants to existing facilities with decades of operational history – in both domestic and international markets. You will be involved in tasks from designing valves, actuators, and related mechanical equipment to supporting new product development and developing technical solutions for emerging challenges.

Location: Brea, CA. Compensation: $104,800 - $130,000 (salary range provided for a California-based position; final offer will consider qualifications, experience, and market factors).

Key Responsibilities

• Design parts and assemblies for various product lines (e.g. valves, hydraulic assemblies, and actuators).
• Create schematic and assembly drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Generate manufacturing drawings for parts, determine manufacturing processes, and specify tolerancing requirements.
• Develop engineering solutions and prepare proposal documentation for RFQs and RFIs.
• Collaborate with the analysis team on parts or assemblies requiring FEA or CFD.
• Communicate with customers regarding project and design-related challenges.
• Travel as required (less than 5%).

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Mechanical Design experience.
• Proven knowledge and experience in industrial and machine design.
• Strong leadership in product development with hands-on experience in engineering processes.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, grinding, lapping, additive manufacturing, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling using SolidWorks and a solid grasp of GD&T for drawing creation.
• Expertise in engineering methodologies (e.g. DFMA, DMAIC, FMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for layout and schematics.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry standards (ASME, ANSI, API, IEEE, etc.).
• Experience with industrial hydraulics and electrical equipment.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture