INTERESTED IN MAKING AN IMPACT ON CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES? GROW YOUR CAREER AT FRAMATOME!

Framatome is a major global leader in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the international nuclear fleet. Offering a full range of reactor services requires an unparalleled passion and sense of purpose connected to our company’s mission and vision.

Essential to Framatome’s mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience that support us in providing competitive, reliable, and safe nuclear power plants. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive total rewards package. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits and take part in innovative projects and development opportunities.

Framatome is seeking a Engineering Supervisor for the Rods, Bundles, Cages and Control Components (RBC) Product Center for our Horn Rapids Road office in Richland, Washington.

Typical projects are all aspects of the fabrication of nuclear fuel - this may include tooling, process definition, corrective action implementation, deviation resolution, process qualification and documentation.   Activities supported include welding, mechanical fastening, assembly, fixturing, inspection, and packaging of fuel and components.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervise process engineers and engineering technicians to coordinate day-to-day tasks and strategic projects to meet department and site goals.
• Provide Technical and Engineering support of production activities – fuel rods, bundles, cages and control components manufacturing.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing techniques to reduce costs, improve quality, and reduce cycle times.
• Development, qualification, and implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Identify equipment needs and product design changes to improve cost, quality, and manufacturability.
• Maintain qualifications for all process equipment.
• Identify root cause of manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare manufacturing route cards, procedures, project documents, and inspection plans.
• Resolve product deviations.

TRAVEL: Occasional/sporadic

Required Skills Required Experience

ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

• BS in Eng'g/Eng'g Tech. plus 7 years of engineering experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for related exp. (MBA/MS 1-2 yrs. or PhD 1- 3 yrs.). In applicable states a PE license will be accepted in lieu of 4 yr eng'g degree.

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED TO DIFFERENTIATE CANDIDATES WHO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

• Framatome LSS Black Belt certification preferred.

• Leadership ability to supervise both exempt and non-exempt employees.

• Strong technical problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with Human Performance Tools.

• Experience with at least one of the following: Lean, OEE, Manufacturing Excellence, Conduct of Operations

• Special consideration will be given to candidates with a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree.

• Supervisory experience or education/training classes related to leadership skill building.

• A background in nuclear manufacturing operations.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• A desire to work in a team environment.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong project management skills;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills;
• Ability to manage and work on multiple tasks and under tight deadlines;
• Proficiency in the use of technology, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet literacy, and willingness to learn new computer skills as necessary;
• Flexibility and skill in working as a team member and comfort working in a challenging environment with dynamic priorities;
• Must possess intellectual curiosity and be able to gather, assess and synthesize information from a variety of resources;
• Judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others and ask clarifying questions;
• Ability to work collegially with staff across the organization, at all levels and an interest in and strong commitment to the PCORI’s mission and programs;
• Experience using Salesforce desirable and proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required