Job Title: Product Manager – Nuclear Mechanical Seals
Location: Chattanooga, TN (Remote until relocation; must relocate within 18–24 months)
Travel: Approximately 25%
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Product Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a new mechanical seal product and support existing nuclear seal products in operation. This role is ideal for a technically savvy professional who can manage complex, cross-functional projects and translate product requirements into actionable development plans. You will own the product roadmap, oversee design and engineering processes, and ensure that technical milestones, budgets, and timelines are achieved—delivering high-performing, manufacturable, and commercially viable products to the nuclear market.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Product Ownership
Define product requirements and performance specifications based on market research, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.
Translate high-level concepts into detailed mechanical and functional specifications.
Make key product decisions regarding performance, cost, manufacturability, and compliance.
Provide technical support for existing nuclear seal products in operation.
Mechanical Development Oversight
Manage all phases of mechanical product design, including concept development, prototyping, validation, and design for manufacturability.
Ensure proper documentation of engineering analyses, CAD files, BOMs, and test plans.
Project Management
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead design reviews and ensure deliverables at each project stage.
Monitor project performance to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, operations, procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product readiness.
Serve as the central point of accountability for the product’s technical success.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry and regulatory standards, with a focus on nuclear safety.
Testing & Validation
Oversee the development of test plans and validation protocols for functional, durability, and safety testing.
Coordinate the development of test equipment and setups as needed.
Analyze test data and work with the team to resolve issues and iterate designs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Nuclear General Manager on staffing plans to support the program.
Select and supervise personnel for the Nuclear Mechanical Seal program as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience in rotating fluid handling machine design, application, and field problem resolution (centrifugal pumps or related mechanical equipment experience may substitute).
Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable but not required.
Experience with nuclear reactor coolant or recirculation systems in commercial nuclear power applications.
Strong knowledge of mechanical design, prototyping, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with FMEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, and other reliability/validation tools.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.