Mechanical Designer

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Designer. Located onsite in Bellevue, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions for test-related designs (e.g. test fixtures, test rigs, flow loops, sub-scale test articles, etc.), 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development of advanced Generation IV nuclear reactors. Candidates must have extensive experience in mechanical/structural design and drafting using a mainstream CAD system.

Location: Bellevue, WA - Onsite
Duration: 12 Months with potential to extend
Compensation: $37 - $74 per hour.
Benefits: Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, and other employer sponsored programs.
US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available currently.

Summary: In this role, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions for test-related designs, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings supporting the conceptual and preliminary design of advanced Generation IV nuclear reactors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce robust CAD models that facilitate fast-paced design evolution and derivative creation that leverage advanced CAD modeling techniques and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain highly complex mechanical designs. Pro-actively seek out, research, and propose unique solutions. Conduct trade studies to down-select best option.
• Use model configurations to support analysis needs, such as:
  Structural, Neutronics, Thermal-Hydraulic, Radiological, Safety, etc.
• Document design progress, changes, and decisions via internal and external online collaboration work spaces.
• Create supporting technical presentations, documents, and reports as needed.
• Create engineering drawings (layout, detail, interface control, general arrangement, etc.) per ASME 14.1 and Y14.5 standards.
• Perform tolerance stack up calculations.
• Check and review drawings for accuracy of information and conformance to ASME and company drafting standards via electronic redline process.
• Ensure and maintain configuration control of models/drawings via the company's product data and product life-cycle management software.
• Regularly review design group generated documents and propose improvements. Pro-actively contribute to written guidance and standards development.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• CAD proficiency in Solid Works.
• Creative thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Organized and detail oriented, with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience checking fabrication drawings.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience in Mechanical and Machine Design.
• A minimum of seven years of CAD proficiency is required, Solid Works preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Nice to Have:

• Experience using a product data management (PDM) system.
• Experience working to quality standard, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
• Nuclear design experience.
• Demonstrated experience in oversight of supplier and subcontractor organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in test of complex mechanical components and equipment in high temperature and multi-discipline integration.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with nuclear quality fabrication, construction, and lifecycle management processes (including In-Service Inspection, material surveillance, vibration programs, equipment qualification programs, etc.).

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