Manager, BWR Nuclear Design & Fuel Rod Design

Are you a passionate and inspiring leader with experience in the nuclear industry? Are you interested in working with advanced technology, together with an innovative team? Do you also want to contribute to a better climate and a future filled with clean energy?

Welcome to EMEA Fuel Engineering and the BWR Nuclear Design & Fuel Rod Design Team! This amazing team of about 20 engineers based mainly out of Västerås, Sweden, is responsible for BWR nuclear design for licensing, reload analyses and various studies, and Fuel Rod design for all reactor types.

The BWR Nuclear Design & Fuel Rod Design team is part of the EMEA Fuel Engineering department, which is responsible for nuclear fuel development, licensing, and analyses and testing required to ensure safe and reliable operation of our products in BWR, PWR and VVER type of reactors. This includes engineering areas such as core design, thermal hydraulics, criticality analysis, materials, mechanical design, safety analysis, inspections and testing. Our work provides a critical contribution to the operations and business of nuclear power plants around the world.

As the manager for the BWR Nuclear Design & Fuel Rod Design team, you will be a key contributor to the growth of our business and in providing a safe, reliable, and cost-efficient energy source for the European market. You will also play a key role in our global expansion of BWR fuel products and engineering services.

You will be part of a strong, competent, and collaborative management team within EMEA Fuel Engineering, and will work together with colleagues in the Global Nuclear Fuel Engineering organization. 
 

Your contribution for a carbon-free future
 
As manager for the BWR Nuclear Design & Fuel Rod Design here with us, you are responsible for the daily operation, with the support of functional leads, as well as for implementing and maintaining structures and processes to enable the team to deliver and develop its mission. You have responsibility for personnel, budget, and work environment, and ensure that the right competence is available to fulfill our commitments both short and long term.  

You will work with your team to ensure that processes are compliant, documented, implemented, and continuously improved, and you evaluate and take action to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality. You have a long-term vision for the development of the BWR Nuclear Design & Fuel Rod Design, including people, processes, products and cooperations. You work together with all stakeholders to develop and implement long-term strategies.

As a part of the EMEA Fuel Engineering management team, you will also take part in the follow-up and improvement of joint processes and structures.

The role is placed in Västerås, Sweden, with the option to work remotely a few days per week. 

Why Westinghouse? 

At Westinghouse you will get the opportunity to learn and develop together with other skilled leaders and engineers in a complex and high-tech industry. Here, you are part of a global network of experts within several different areas such as fuel engineering, nuclear fuel manufacturing and service engineering for nuclear power plants. We offer great opportunities for competence development and work exchange abroad.

 
We are looking for you 

To be successful in this role you are an inspiring leader with the following characteristics:

• You can motivate and coach engineers and technical leaders in all areas of their work, and lead through others by involving, delegating and following up efficiently.
• You create an atmosphere of teamwork both within your own team and in the company.
• You have great integrity, a quality mindset and understand the importance of compliance and nuclear safety.  
• You work both internally and externally to keep yourself and your team updated on the technical areas of your responsibility.
• You have a strong strategic mindset and the ability to include stakeholders to develop and implement long term strategies.
• You are motivated by delivering results and value, and meeting objectives.
• You are successful in managing your work life balance and can prioritize and use your time efficiently.

Most important of all, you genuinely enjoy contributing to the development and success of your employees.
 

Qualifications 

• Your academic background is probably a Master of Science in a relevant technical area.
• You have several years of relevant work experience in the nuclear industry, and preferably experience in nuclear or fuel rod design, either as an engineer or in interfacing roles.  
• You have previous successful experience in leading roles. Previous experience of management with responsibility of budget and work environment is preferred.
• You have a general understanding of technical design analyses, and quality assurance of those.
• You are a strong communicator, verbally and written, in both English and Swedish. 

Apply today! 

Welcome with your application including CV. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible!

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Kristina Ryttersson, rytterkj@westinghouse.com, +46 (0) 732-367265

 
Union agreement 
 

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives
 

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Cecilia Wahlström, +46 21 44 01 505, AFW@westinghouse.com 

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com 

IF Metall: Zlatko Grbic, +46 732 367 035, grbicz@westinghouse.com 

We offer 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. 
 
As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. Our business is covered by the union agreement Teknikavtalet and local agreements.

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