Lead Engineer

The Lead Engineer, will support nuclear business projects with specialist materials knowledge across the whole range of products and services.

He/she will be part of a team and will provide direct specialist support, in a context of increased complexity of projects and fast changes while maintaining conformity to design intent, codes, standards and quality.

To build our future, the best energy is our own Arabelle Solutions, a subsidiary of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies, providing innovative low‑carbon electricity generation solutions ranging from the world’s most powerful steam turbine to optimized modular designs for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat exchangers and control systems. Its technologies are used in one third of the world’s nuclear power plants and rely on a team of 3,300 experts across 16 countries. The pillars of our culture define how we work together: Team, Expertise, Commitment. We collaborate openly and value an environment where every individual, every background and every skill is recognized and respected. Guided by safety and integrity in everything we do, we are committed in both our actions and results.

Your role:

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a metallurgy lead engineer to support material selection, supplier oversight and process qualification across nuclear projects. This position combines technical autonomy, problem‑solving and collaboration with engineering, supply chain and quality teams. Your contribution will ensure that high‑integrity steel components meet stringent nuclear requirements. You will work at the interface of design, manufacturing and suppliers, shaping the performance of critical components. This position offers both strategic influence and hands‑on technical involvement.

Your key missions:

• Provide expert guidance on steel metallurgy, material selection and processing routes
• Assess melting, forging, heat treatment and fabrication processes across suppliers
• Lead or support technical audits to evaluate process capability and compliance
• Investigate metallurgical issues and propose solutions to maintain continuity of supply
• Review and justify supplier concessions and non‑conformance reports
• Develop and review qualification programs for materials and manufacturing methods
• Maintain material specifications aligned with nuclear codes and PED requirements
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers on supplier qualification activities
• Support material harmonisation and optimisation of legacy specifications
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, procurement, quality and project teams

Your profile:

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent
• Relevant professional experience in steel metallurgy and high‑alloy steel processing
• Solid knowledge in melting, forging and heat‑treatment processes
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex metallurgical issues in industrial contexts
• Experience conducting or supporting technical audits
• Ability to review and assess concessions and non‑conformances
• Knowledge of fabrication, casting, metalworking and surface engineering
• Familiarity with qualification plans and associated documentation

Desired skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem‑solving approach
• Clear communicator with excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Autonomous, rigorous and committed to continuous learning
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Why join Arabelle Solutions?

• Play a pivotal role in major nuclear programs, contributing to the performance and durability of Arabelle technology
• Join an organization where engineering expertise is valued and central to our identity
• Influence material decisions that impact long‑term, high‑value industrial assets
• Collaborate with experienced specialists in a supportive, mission‑driven culture focused on safety, innovation and low‑carbon energy
• Be part of a growing organization committed to technical depth, continuous improvement and meaningful contribution to the future of energy

Join a committed and inclusive team contributing to the future of low‑carbon energy through cutting‑edge nuclear technologies.

Version Française

Pour construire notre avenir, la meilleure énergie est la nôtre Arabelle Solutions, filiale du groupe EDF, est un leader mondial des technologies d’îlot turbine nucléaire, fournissant des solutions innovantes de production d’électricité bas‑carbone allant de la turbine à vapeur la plus puissante au monde à des conceptions modulaires optimisées pour les SMR, ainsi que des alternateurs, pompes, échangeurs de chaleur et systèmes de contrôle. Ses technologies équipent un tie