BWXT · 2 weeks ago
BWXTEO - Director of Engineering
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $233K/yr
15+ years expBWX Technologies, Inc. is a leading innovator in nuclear solutions, committed to advancing energy innovation and national security. They are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the design and construction of a cutting-edge manufacturing facility, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with safety standards.
Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the overall engineering vision, strategy, and execution for a greenfield uranium enrichment manufacturing operation
Build, lead, and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization encompassing manufacturing engineering, facilities, process engineering, quality, automation, and industrialization
Lead end-to-end design and construction of a high-precision manufacturing facility, from conceptual layout through commissioning and full production ramp
Integrate advanced automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies to enable high throughput with exceptional quality
Deliver manufacturing systems capable of automotive-industry production pace while meeting or exceeding aerospace-level quality, reliability, and traceability standards
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Quality (DFQ) and Design for Cost (DFC) across product and process development
Ensure engineering designs and manufacturing processes meet nuclear regulatory requirements, safety standards, and BWXT quality systems
Partner closely with Quality, Manufacturing, EHS, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure safe, compliant, and repeatable production
Work closely with executive leadership, operations, supply chain, R&D, and external partners to align engineering execution with business objectives
Serve as a technical authority and executive advisor on manufacturability, scalability, and risk
Operate with urgency and accountability in a startup environment while leveraging BWXT’s established systems and governance
Lead rapid production ramp-up from prototype and pilot phases to sustained high-volume manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with significant responsibility for manufacturing, facilities, and industrialization
Proven experience designing, building, and starting up a high-precision manufacturing facility, preferably in aerospace, nuclear, defense, automotive, or semiconductor industries
Demonstrated success delivering high-volume manufacturing at automotive pace with aerospace-level quality standards
Strong background in advanced manufacturing, automation, precision machining, assembly, and inspection systems
Experience operating in highly regulated environments with rigorous safety, quality, and compliance requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (active clearance strongly preferred)
Ability to report to an assigned work location. This is not a remote opportunity
Preferred
Automotive manufacturing and assembly experience, at full scale
Industry 4.0, digital thread/digital twin, or smart factory implementation
Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement leadership
Experience scaling operations from early-stage development to full-rate production
Benefits
Health, dental, and retirement plans
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Company
BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2022-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Rex Geveden
Chief Executive Officer
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