Manager Development & Product introduction

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Manager, Development and Product introduction

Are you someone with the ability to bring your team together and move forward and have broad experience in the nuclear industry? Are you interested in working with advanced technology, together with a creative team? Do you also want to contribute to a better climate and a future filled with clean energy?

Welcome to Westinghouse and the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Fuel Engineering team. We are about 120 employees in areas such as mechanical and nuclear design, thermal hydraulics and testing, materials development, fuel performance analysis and project management. We work together to develop and license fuel and core components for reactors globally. You will be involved in the work that provides a critical contribution to the operation and business of nuclear power plants around the world.

As manager for The Development & Product Introduction team, you will lead a new team within the EMEA Fuel Engineer department. The team is a small but competence team of Product Technical Managers (PTMs), with responsibility for both hardware and technology products within EMEA Fuel Engineering, working closely with core design, thermal hydraulics, criticality analysis, materials, mechanical design, safety analysis, inspections and testing. You will support the team with their responsibility for nuclear fuel development to ensure safe and reliable operation of our products. You will also contribute to the growth of our business to provide a safe, reliable and cost-efficient energy source.

Your contribution for a carbon-free future  

As Manager you will be part of a qualified and collaborative management team within EMEA Fuel Engineering, and work together with colleagues in the Global Nuclear Fuel Engineering organization.

Besides leading the team and being responsible for the daily operations, your responsibility includes:

• Implement and maintain structures and processes to ensure that the team meets their goals.
• Responsible for personnel, recruiting, budget and work environment.
• Work together with all stakeholders to develop and implement long-term strategies.
• Work both internally and externally to keep yourself and your team updated on the technical areas of your responsibility.

You will work onsite in Västerås, Sweden with the option to work remotely a few days per week. As a manager for a new team, we encourage you to be onsite as much as possible to start with.

We are looking for you 

To be successful in this role you have experience from previous leaderships roles and you have the following characteristics:

• You can motivate and coach engineers and technical leaders in all areas of their work, and lead through others.
• 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.  

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

Qualifications 

• Master degree of Science in a technical area.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in the nuclear industry, and preferably knowledge of nuclear fuel engineering or design from experience.
• You have previous successful experience from leading roles. Previous experience of management with responsibility of budget and work environment is meritorious.
• You have a general understanding of technical design analyses, and quality assurance.
• Professional proficiency in English and preferably also in Swedish, both  verbally and in writing.

Apply today! 

Welcome with your application including CV, cover letter and degree certificate. We interview candidates on a continuous basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible. Last day to apply is April 30th.

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

You will be reporting to Kristina Rytterson. Please contact Kristina for more information about the role rytterkj@westinghouse.com, +46 (0) 732-367265

Union agreement   

This role belongs to the union agreement Teknikavtalet.

Union representatives  

Akademikerförening på Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren, +46 21 347825, 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. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.