Mechanical Team Lead

Mechanical Team Lead1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from THORIZONCFO | ex-McKinsey | London School of Economics and Columbia UniversityAbout ThorizonAt Thorizon, we’re a passionate team of ~ 50 spread across Amsterdam and Lyon, all working together to develop new nuclear power solutions. We design and create frontier technology for Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs).Our purpose is to accelerate the availability of clean energy and help solve the climate crisis.We are in the development phase and progressively solidifying our design through analyses, simulations, experiments, prototyping, and partnerships.Our work requires strong interdisciplinary coupling. This is why we value openness: sharing assumptions, surfacing uncertainties early, and addressing issues directly. In a high-stakes environment, transparency is not a preference but a condition for safety, quality, and trust.We believe safety is both technical and human. Robust designs, validated assumptions, and compliance with codes and standards go hand in hand with an environment where people feel safe to speak up, challenge assumptions, and report issues without fear. Technical performance and human maturity are inseparable, and trust and clarity are essential to succeed.Read more about the role and what to expect from Thorizon on our website: https://thorizon.com/vacancies/110/mechanical-team-leadAt Thorizon, technical excellence is inseparable from how we work together. We expect high standards, clear responsibilities, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to safety. This role is for a leader who finds energy in building both robust systems and strong teams.Does this sound like a match? We are looking forward to your application : hr@thorizon.comThorizon takes responsibility to make our company more inclusive. We need all ideas to realize our mission and want everyone to feel welcome in our team.ResponsibilitiesLead and take full responsibility for all activities related to mechanical studies in Thorizon’s reactor design, safety case and validation.Lead the mechanical expertise domain as a coherent and reliable center of excellence, serving the project while continuously adapting to its evolving needs.Provide comprehensive support and expertise in this area to the system design teams in charge of the reactor design studies; define, execute, and adapt the validation program combining experiments, tests, prototyping, either carried out on our own or through shared initiatives, designed to prove feasibility within performance, cost, and time constraints.Structure the organization to ensure technical quality, methodological rigor, and effective collaboration; foster professional growth and personal responsibility within the team; manage a growing team of junior, intermediate, senior, and external mechanical specialists.Develop an organization design to ensure the quality and validity of the studies and work performed by the team; align the mechanical expertise center with Thorizon’s needs and future developments.Maintain an overview of all design projects carried out within Thorizon (non-nuclear Pilot design, Pioneer nuclear demonstrator design, FOAK/NOAK design) and the entire mechanical validation plan; manage interfaces with system design teams and other areas of expertise (materials, chemistry, neutronics and thermohydraulics, as well as nuclear safety).Act as reference expert and facilitator, clarifying priorities, resolving tensions, and enabling sound decision-making to move the project forward.Foster an environment where questions, doubts, and alternative viewpoints can be expressed early and constructively; identify risks and address them before they become issues.Prioritize needs based on importance and, as an expert, recommend necessary actions for the project related to your area of expertise.Participate with team members in external networks, including international initiatives, to stay at the forefront of industry developments.Contribute to the company’s growth by putting knowledge to use, developing ideas, and exploring aspects of mechanical engineering and team leadership.Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands or Lyon, France.Qualifications & RequirementsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Nuclear Electric Power GenerationThere is also a note about referrals and job alerts: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at THORIZON by 2x. Sign in to set job alerts for “Team Lead” roles.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr