Product Design Group Engineer

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA.  We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Product Design Group Engineer you will work as part of the Product Design Group engineering support team, responsible for nuclear fuel design, manufacturing route approval, qualification and change control for all fuel and component types manufactured at Springfields or in the fuel component supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess engineering changes at Springfields and throughout the fuel component supply

  chain.

• Technical support, governance and oversight for fuel manufacturing activities at Springfields and throughout the fuel component supply chain.

• Prepare and peer review technical reports for the justification of engineering changes.

• Maintain fuel specifications and drawings for all fuel types and intermediate products.

• Maintain the document control and bill of materials (SAP) systems.

• Technical investigations into fuel and components quality issues.

• Qualification planning and assessment of plant and process improvement projects.

• Support Fuel and Fuel Component Gauge Design and Gauge procurement.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree or HNC in a relevant engineering/science discipline and have a desire for further learning.

• You should have a strong questioning attitude and be able to challenge existing conditions and validate assumptions.

• You should be able to communicate on technical and fuel quality related issues at all levels within the organisation and with external customers.

• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, geometric tolerances and fuel

• specifications.

• Working knowledge of fuel manufacturing processes including knowledge of UO2 conversion, pelleting and fuel fabrication lines.

• Knowledge of fuel component materials and manufacturing routes.

• Technical report writing skills.

• Broad engineering knowledge of fuel design and manufacturing techniques.

• Knowledge of site Auto CAD system and drawing registry.

• Experience or involvement in apparent / root cause analysis investigations.

Why Westinghouse? 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 

  • Life insurance

  • Pension plan

• Learning and development opportunities.

• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting: Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse.