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# Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer - Nuclear Process Manufacturing

- **Company:** Westinghouse Electric - USA
- **Location:** Ogden, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,200.0 - $106,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Ansys, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d8d46258e8bceea

## About the Role

Do you have experience in CAD design (engineering design task)?, * B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline).

 * 5+ years in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
 * Proficiency with Autodesk or SolidWorks and ANSYS.
 * Working knowledge of ASME codes.
 * Strength in CAD, mechanical design, and applied engineering fundamentals.

## Description

Join us on-site in Ogden, UT as the trusted mechanical authority supporting a manufacturing and chemical processing facility that serves the commercial nuclear power sector. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering, you will be the go-to expert for equipment, systems, and processes-keeping production safe, reliable, and compliant., * Walk the floor to provide hands-on, daily technical support to manufacturing and chemical operations and maintenance teams.

 * Own the design and rollout of new or modified systems-from specifying processes and equipment to supervising installation, fabrication, testing, and qualification-ensuring all safety and regulatory requirements are met.
 * Perform root-cause analyses to diagnose system failures and implement durable fixes.
 * Evaluate and champion innovations in materials, machinery, manufacturing methods, and chemical processing to solve complex production challenges.
 * Develop methods and approaches for materials selection, equipment configuration, and process design.
 * Run engineering calculations and structural/thermal checks; conduct Finite Element Analyses (ANSYS or similar) to validate designs.
 * Lead capital projects across departments-aligning stakeholders and driving scope, schedule, cost, and risk to plan.
 * Create project charters, management plans, WBS, risk registers, schedules, and budgets; keep documentation accurate and current.
 * Author and maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and related design artifacts.


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