
Lead Design Engineer
Job Description
Posted on: March 10, 2026
Requisition Number: 30632 Company: Westinghouse Electric Co Location: Manning, SC, US, 29102 Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About The Role As a Lead Design Engineer, you will oversee the development, and analysis of complex technical products, processes, and system. You will be responsible for development of custom field welding and machining tooling systems and interface with Field Operations, incumbent design engineers and fabrication to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues along with documenting solutions to ensure configuration control You will report to the Engineering Manager, Welding and Machining and work remotely. Travel to nuclear power plants and obtaining unescorted access may be required. Key Responsibilities
- Prepare 3D models of tooling designs and systems using Autodesk Inventor, including detailed drawings.
- Perform calculations to determine validity of design (strength of materials, mechanics, machine design).
- Tooling system qualification and proof of concept testing.
- Ensure the manufacturing, testing, and service operations are receiving technical support.
- Support Manufacturing operations with disposition of technical issues which occur during manufacturing.
- Support Assembly operations with system assembly and bench tests.
- Conduct qualification testing and prepare data.
- Trouble-shoot operations and equipment assembly.
- Support field deployment of self-designed systems and legacy systems.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- M.S. Degree in Engineering discipline or M.B.A is preferred
- Understand and application of part tolerancing for assembly and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault or equivalent software.
- Experience with FEA software such as Ansys or equivalent.
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $116,800.00 to $146,000.00 per year. Why Westinghouse?BenefitsOur benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedIn|YouTube Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Nearest Major Market: Columbia Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina Job Segment: Nuclear Engineering, Design Engineer, Testing, Welding, Machinist, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing
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