What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a High School Diploma or equivalent. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in a directly related role for at least 16 **** years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Advanced knowledge of commonly used equipment, practices, and procedures. Phased Array UT Experience preferred.

• Strong written/ verbal skills; ability to effectively communicate with staff, management, vendors, and customers

• Ability to comprehend instructions, policies, procedures and guidelines required to perform assigned tasks

• Proficient in non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methodologies, especially ultrasonic testing

• Extensive knowledge of ASME code and nuclear industry regulatory requirements associated with NDE

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an NDE Advanced Technician in Lynchburg, VA or Charlotte, NC (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Nondestructive Examination Solutions Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Help prepare for, and execute, projects at nuclear power plants in a level 3 or level 2 role as needed;
• Develop or review of scan plans;
• Overseeing and executing technique qualifications;
• Ensuring project deliverables satisfy code requirements; and
• Update or generate Technical Justifications and Procedures

This position requires seasonal travel, up to 50% of the year. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $53.00 - $68.27 per hour, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

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.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Senior Process Engineer

The successful candidate will be a key member of the engineering team responsible for all aspects of guidance and navigation systems manufacturing processes and seeks innovative solutions using the latest tools and technology to improve manufacturing practices, equipment, and procedures. They will be responsible for recommending and implementing ways to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, reduce cost, increase delivery and customer satisfaction, and improve safety.

Essential Functions

• Identify ways to make things better and track progress
• Act as a change agent for leading and managing continuous improvement processes while instilling a culture of accountability
• Lead continuous improvement events resulting in employee development and KPI performance improvement
• Lead problem-solving efforts to improve quality and eliminate waste in all areas throughout the Manufacturing areas. Instill a systematic approach to problem solving. Working with the Engineering and Quality organizations, incorporate root cause analysis and verify that permanent corrective actions are implemented
• Act as the “go to” technical support for process improvement knowledge and strategies for employees at all levels in the Manufacturing organization
• Partner with Manufacturing leaders to “fill the pipeline” with continuous improvement projects (CI Funnel). Track continuous improvement ideas and the status of projects in the CI funnel. Perform cost / benefit analysis and create and manage budgets for new projects
• Engage the Manufacturing team in the CI process to ensure that projects are identified, prioritized and implemented in a timely and effective manner
• Maintain metrics, analyze results and develop improvement plans. Assure initiatives are completed to meet safety, quality and cost goals. Identify and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of process improvements
• Apply analysis to improve process capability
• Teach and reinforce Manufacturing leaders and staff to identify, implement and complete improvement projects by identifying and eliminating barriers to success
• Ensure that all CI related items are successfully and professionally communicated to co-workers, either verbally or in writing
• Assist Manufacturing personnel in creating and maintaining processes for control of relevant manufacturing documentation (build books, work instructions, test procedures)
• Performs other duties as may be assigned
• Travel: ~25% for customer reviews and meetings and lab testing.

Critical Competencies

• Root Cause Corrective Action
• PFMEA
• Kaizen
• Gemba
• Continuous Improvement
• Gage R&R
• Data Analytics
• Drives for results, action oriented
• Displays organizational skills/team player