Thermal Cutting Product Manager DD&WM

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.

About the role:

As a Thermal Cutting Product Manager at DD&WM, you will lead the strategy, development, and deployment of advanced cutting solutions. These solutions include plasma, laser, arc, oxy-fuel, and robotic cutting, and companies use them in nuclear decommissioning projects. Nuclear decommissioning projects involve the complex process of dismantling and decontaminating nuclear facilities.

You will be the bridge between engineering, operations, and commercial teams, ensuring that cutting technologies meet safety, regulatory, and project performance requirements across global decommissioning programs.

You will report to the D&D Director, ELA OMS and be located in Västerås, Sweden.

Model of work: hybrid.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management:

• Define product roadmap for thermal cutting technologies used in reactor dismantling (steel, concrete, contaminated structures).
• Manage full lifecycle: concept → development → qualification → deployment → obsolescence.
• Align solutions with customer needs, regulatory constraints, and project cost targets.

Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with engineering teams on:Cutting systems (plasma arc, laser, diamond wire hybrid solutions)Remote/robotic cutting in radioactive environments
• Ensure compliance with nuclear codes and standards (e.g., ASME, nuclear QA)
• Support technology selection for dismantling scenarios (e.g., reactor pressure vessels, piping, biological shields).

Project Support:

Work with project managers to:

• Define cutting methodologies for dismantling campaigns
• Estimate costs, schedules, and risks
• Support procurement and supplier qualification
• Contribute to execution of decommissioning projects.

Commercial & Business Development:

• Identify opportunities for deploying cutting technologies in:Europe (e.g., legacy reactors, research facilities)Asia (growing decommissioning pipeline)Latin America (latest nuclear programs)
• Support bids, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor technologies in decommissioning.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:

Work with:

• Utilities and nuclear site operatorsRegulators and safety authorities
• International partners and subcontractors
• Represent us at conferences and technical forums.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Promote adoption of:

• Remote handling and robotics
• Digital tools (simulation, thermal modeling, cutting optimization)
• Incorporate lessons learned from global decommissioning projects and technology advancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering/ Nuclear Engineering/ Materials Science or related field
• ~8–12+ years of experience in Nuclear industry, heavy engineering, or decommissioning
• Product management or technical leadership roles
• Knowledge of thermal cutting technologies (plasma, laser, arc, oxy-fuel) and nuclear decommissioning processes and constraints
• Understanding of radiological environments and remote operations, Waste segmentation and size reduction, Nuclear quality standards and qualification processes
• Commercial mindset (product and market fit)
• Very good English skills, additional languages (Spanish, French, Swedish) are advantageous

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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, Sergi Mila Zaragoza, D&D Director, ELA OMS, email: milazas@westinghouse.com

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.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance

• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal

• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)

• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more

• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members

• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse 

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