Manager, Mechanical Design
Lead a mechanical design team at Valar Atomics to innovate in high-temperature nuclear power systems.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 16 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Build and lean an in-house Mechanical Design organization
- Own the highest level assemblies, bills of materials, and layouts
- Manage software selection, templates, workflows
- Collaborate with in-house software engineering team
- Define and enforce requirements for 3D modelling and 2D drawings
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design
- 2+ years of experience managing a mechanical design team
- Deep expertise in Solidworks, NX, or a similar program
- Deep expertise in PLM software
Nice to have
- Experience with ASME BPVC and ASME B31 design
- Experience working in the nuclear industry
- Experience in startup or rapid-growth environments
- Experience owning plant level models
Practical constraints
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Manager of Mechanical Design at Valar Atomics oversees a team focused on developing mechanical systems for advanced nuclear technologies, ensuring designs are manufacturable and optimized for performance. This role requires expertise in mechanical design, particularly in areas like piping and complex assemblies, along with proficiency in software such as Solidworks or NX. Ideal candidates have a background in oil and gas, aerospace, or industrial turbomachinery, and possess experience in leading design teams. Valar Atomics emphasizes a collaborative environment, where cross-functional teamwork is essential for driving innovative energy solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 10, 2026. Last confirmed on Valar Atomics's careers page November 10, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$172,000).
- Starts above 36% of 320 comparable lead management roles in United States we track (median $191,450 across 96 companies).
- Solidworks appears in 0.3% of 633 comparable lead management roles in United States; PLM appears in 0.2% of 633 comparable lead management roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Valar Atomics lists $173,000–$211,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Manager, Mechanical Design role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: NX, PLM, Solidworks.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Valar Atomics targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Manager, Mechanical Design role at Valar Atomics.
From the original posting
The Team
As part of the Engineering organization, Mechanical Engineering designs and develops the mechanical systems, components, and equipment that power Valar's advanced nuclear technologies. The team ensures designs are robust, manufacturable, and optimized for long-term performance.
The Role
The Manager of Mechanical Design leads a shared mechanical design team that supports efforts across fuel equipment design, high-temp-gas-reactor design, and turbomachinery design. This role is for a hands-on engineering leader who can build a cross functional team that spans a variety of engineering disciplines, and context switch quickly between programs at Valar. Candidates from oil & gas, aerospace propulsion, or industrial turbomachinery are strongly preferred. Nuclear background is a plus, not a prerequisite.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lean an in-house Mechanical Design organization, including hiring, organizational design, technical standards, and development of mechanical designers
- Own the highest level assemblies, bills of materials, and layouts for all of our projects
- Manage software selection, templates, workflows, and cross-functional decision making
- Collaborate with our in-house software engineering team on interfaces between models, supply chain systems, and manufacturing systems
- Define and enforce requirements for 3D modelling and 2D drawings
You Will Be Successful in This Role If
- You have previously led high functioning Mechanical Design organizations
- You are comfortable designing plumbing, harnessing, machined components, and large assemblies
- You enjoy working across disciplines and organizing stakeholders through design detail
- You are passionate about good modelling, GD&T, and collaborating with many different groups
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, including piping, tubing, harnessing, and complex assemblies
- 2+ years of experience managing a mechanical design team
- Deep expertise in Solidworks, NX, or a similar program
- Deep expertise in PLM software and working in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to build teams, hire strong designers, and deliver on aggressive schedules
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with ASME BPVC and ASME B31 design
- Experience working in the nuclear industry
- Experience in startup or rapid-growth environments
- Experience owning plant level models and driving design reviews at the plant level
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