Product Technical Manager, BWR CRBs, EMEA Fuel Engineering

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. 

Are you a fuel engineering expert and leader with experience of BWR fuel products, including Control Rod Blades (CRBs)? 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 Westinghouse and the EMEA Fuel Engineering team! We are about 120 employees in areas such as mechanical and nuclear design, thermal hydraulics and testing, fuel performance analysis and project management working together to develop and license fuel and core components for BWR, VVER and PWR reactors globally.

Your contribution for a carbon-free future
 
As we are expanding our BWR business we are introducing the role of Product Technical Manager for BWR CRBs. In this role, you will be a key player in the development, licensing, and analysis of BWR CRBs for our customers. You will also have a deputy role for other BWR Fuel products, working closely together with our current BWR fuel products PTM. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Among other things, responsibilities in the following areas:

• Interact with customers organization, line managers, project managers and product managers to coordinate activities for developing strategies on BWR CRB improvements to support current and future needs of our customers.
• Lead the implementation of the BWR CRB product plan.
• Identify and prioritize improvements in product performance, quality and cost together with the engineering team as well as production and product management.
• Own and lead the resolution of emerging technical issues and review of lessons learned.
• As part of the role, you may also act as a technical input lead for offers, technical lead in development and revenue projects, perform advanced calculations and analyses in your technical field as part of e.g. issue resolution, innovation projects or facing technical challenges.  

This role is placed in Västerås, Sweden. 

 
We are looking for you 
 

To be a good match for this role, we believe that you have experience in managing and solving technical tasks, as the work includes identifying technical challenges and resolving them based on previous experience in relevant disciplines.

You are motivated by continuous development and systematic evaluation and can utilize the strength of a team to achieve results.

We also believe that you thrive in an environment that is innovative and is curious to learn more about our customers and their challenges.

Qualifications 
 

• Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant area.
• Extensive experience in nuclear engineering, including the understanding of customer needs with regards to licensing as well as operation
• Knowledge on generic nuclear fuel design, regulatory standards in nuclear industry and licensing requirements, safety criteria of nuclear fuel design and safe operation of BWR reactors.
• Experience of successfully leading technical teams in complex, international projects
• You are a strong communicator, verbally and written, in English and preferably also in Swedish.  
   

If you also have experience/skills/knowledge in working with mentoring and coaching engineers in technical disciplines that is meritorious.

 
Apply today! 

Welcome with your application including CV and cover letter. 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.

 
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.