Manager, Core Component Manufacturing

TerraPower·Bellevue, Washington, United States·Posted July 2026

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Core Components Fabrication Manager to oversee procurement, fabrication, and shipping of core components and non-fuel assemblies for the Natrium advanced reactor. You'll lead a manufacturing engineering team, manage supplier relationships, ensure regulatory compliance with nuclear safety culture principles, and support on-time fuel load delivery.

Responsibilities

—Lead procurement and technical sourcing of safety-critical mechanical hardware for the reactor core, including structural components, internals, and custom fabricated assemblies
—Translate reactor design requirements, specifications, and drawings into executable procurement packages with bills of materials, material specifications, quality clauses, and acceptance criteria
—Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing procedures including work instructions, supplier process specifications, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria to ensure consistent execution and regulatory compliance
—Build and scale the manufacturing engineering organization by defining roles, recruiting engineers, and developing team capabilities
—Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on manufacturing capability, technical competence, quality systems, schedule performance, and nuclear pedigree
—Support supplier technical reviews, RFQ development, bid evaluations, and source selection decisions
—Negotiate technical and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives while maintaining strict quality requirements
—Resolve manufacturing and procurement issues including nonconformances, deviations, material substitutions, and corrective actions
—Oversee preparation and review of shipping package fabrication, inspection plans, material certifications, and documentation packages required for transport
—Coordinate with supplier development and quality teams to conduct audits, process qualifications, and readiness assessments
—Support development and maintenance of detailed schedules and risk mitigation for procured components, identifying supply chain bottlenecks
—Drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-procurement improvements to reduce cost, shorten lead times, and improve hardware reliability
—Establish procurement metrics including supplier on-time delivery, cost variance, yield, and quality performance
—Lead and mentor manufacturing and procurement engineers responsible for reactor core hardware acquisition and supplier management
—Ensure all procurement activities comply with nuclear safety culture principles emphasizing integrity, traceability, and configuration control
—Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or equivalent (M.S. and Doctorate may be credited for up to 2–4 years of experience). Minimum 9 years of relevant manufacturing or procurement experience. Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in people management or leading major cross-functional projects. Excellent writing and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work with minimum direction, manage multiple concurrent tasks, and maintain meticulous attention to detail. High degree of integrity, open communication, and respect for teamwork.