Nuclear Seal Product Manager - Full Time - Chattanooga (TN), United States

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We are looking for a/an Nuclear Seal Product Manager to join our Services_AME team in United States.

We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Product Manager to lead the end-to-end technical

development and project management of a new mechanical seal product and support current seal products in

operation. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, who can

also manage complex cross-functional projects and translate product requirements into actionable

development tasks. You will be responsible for owning the product roadmap, managing the design and

engineering process, and ensuring that technical milestones, budgets, and timelines are met-delivering a

commercially viable, manufacturable, and high-performing product to the nuclear market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Product Ownership

• Define product requirements and performance specifications based on market research, customer needs, and regulatory constraints.
• Translate high-level product concepts into detailed mechanical and functional specifications.
• Drive decision-making on key product decisions related to performance, cost, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to provide technical support to customers for existing nuclear seals in operation.

Mechanical Development Oversight

• Coordinate and manage all phases of mechanical product design, including concept development, prototyping, validation, and design for manufacturability.
• Ensure well-documented engineering analysis/reports, CAD files, BOMs, and test plans.

Project Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead design reviews and ensure clear deliverables at each project phase.
• Track project performance and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure product readiness.
• Facilitate communication across departments and serve as the central point of accountability for the product's technical success.
• Ensure product meets applicable industry and regulatory standards with particular consideration for
• Nuclear safety employed in all aspects of the project.

Testing & Validation

• Oversee development of test plans and validation protocols for functional, durability, and safety testing.
• Design or coordinate the development of the necessary test equipment setup required to support product testing and validation.
• Analyze test data and work with team to resolve issues and iterate designs as needed.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subordinates with a working environment that will encourage professional growth, productivity, and job satisfaction.
• Support and follow Sulzer Nuclear Quality Assurance program.
• Support and participate in company-wide EHS Management System which includes following all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Nuclear General Manager to develop a plan for necessary staffing to support the project.
• Select and supervise Nuclear Mechanical Seal program personnel as needed and approved.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent training and experience required.
• 10+ years' experience in rotating fluid handling machine design, application, and resolution of field problems strongly preferred. Experience with centrifugal pumps or related mechanical equipment may be substituted.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable, but not required.
• Experience with nuclear reactor coolant / reactor recirculation systems in commercial nuclear power applications.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, prototyping methods, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with FMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, and other reliability and validation tools.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams and customers.
• Superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and analytical skills are needed.
• Ability to work in a service-oriented environment under pressure and against demanding deadlines

What we offer you:

• Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
• Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Service awards at 5 years
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement
• Health savings account with employer matching

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Amanda Adams at Amanda.Adams@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager - Mark OBryan.

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We are looking forward hearing from you!

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13'500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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