MCFR Mechanical Design, Lead Engineering Drawing Checker

TerraPower•Bellevue, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

TerraPower is seeking a Mechanical Design, Lead Engineering Drawing Checker to support the MCFR program and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). This position reports to the MCFR Mechanical Design Discipline Management. The role centers on originating and checking engineering drawings, beginning with Detailed Design of the MCRE and evolving toward the design of future advanced reactors. You’ll collaborate with Mechanical Design, system leads, and project engineers in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to deliver high-quality drawings for the MCFR program. This role is hybrid with minimum four days onsite. Join us in this mechanical design role to help advance a first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor towards commercial development.

Requirements

Associates degree in Science or Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience. Experience Level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance
A minimum of 10 years of CAD proficiency required, SolidWorks/AutoCAD preferred
Demonstrated experience in mechanical system and machine design
Demonstrated experience using ASME Y14.1 drawing development/review and ASME Y14.5 principles and application
Demonstrated experience with tolerance analysis stack-ups
Experience using a product data management (PDM) system
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Organized and highly detail oriented
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Creative thinking with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimal direction
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 Haves

Nuclear design experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create 3D CAD models optimized for future design changes, engineering drawings, and downstream uses
Create engineering drawings, adhering to ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 standards
Check engineering drawings for components, mechanical systems, and equipment layouts to ensure accuracy and compliance with drafting standards
Provide oversight of drawing setup including file structure, BOMs, standard notes
Verify fit, form, and function for completeness of designs including clash detection and resolution, tolerance stack up analysis
Assist with development of group design standards such as managing templates, establishing reference drawings, and supporting a CAD design manual
Assist in coordination of CAD group deliverables including task management
Manage vendor CAD file submissions
Drive continuous improvement in engineering drawing quality, GD&T, and tolerance stack analysis skills across the team through one-on-one mentoring and group training activities where required