Engineering Unit Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

Join our dynamic team as an Engineering Unit Manager at our facility located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional engineering services for our diverse range of products. As a key player in all of our processes, you will assist Operations, Quality and Program departments, ensuring that all activities align with customer contract requirements and industry standards.

Your expertise will guide the development and review of procedures, determine procedures necessary to produce our high-quality products. You will play an essential role in coaching and leading engineering teams to support all aspects of the business.

Location:

On-site in Mount Vernon, IN

Your Day to Day as an Engineering Unit Manager:

• Fosters a safe, organized, and respectful work environment.

• Promotes a total quality work ethic and environment across the organization.

• Manages all engineering activity for assigned areas.

• Assesses resource needs; interviews, hires & on boards new engineers and makes resource adjustments to handle changing project needs.

• Manages direct reports:

• Encourages a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment and the highest quality standards.

• Clearly communicates job expectations and performance requirements.

• Make assignments and adjusts to support project needs.

• Manages employee performance through the evaluation of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to procedures, and completion of deliverables.

• Motivates and challenges the team to perform at the next level, identifies opportunities to further develop their individual skillsets and supports their career development within the Company.

• Coaches employees to realign performance to expectations.

• Manages employee attendance, training and expense records through electronic systems .

• Oversees and completes engineering approvals for requirement deviations, drawing, manufacturing instructions, procedures, contract requirement reviews, design and purchase order approvals.

• Organizes & oversees engineering initiatives.

• Manages an assigned budget.

• Initiates Investigations of quality deviations for cause and any corrective actions, approves initiation of corrective actions.

• Maintains product status to ensure engineering support requirements are being met, captures support requirements & priorities while directing team accordingly.

• Supports Cost Prediction, Proposal, and Outsourcing Processes by providing and verifying hours and cost estimate inputs.

• Provides or verifies span change recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience is required.

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, but similar disciplines should also apply.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; contribute to technical teams and establish effective working relationships with others is required.

• Prior experience leading project teams in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 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!

Pay: $99,000.00 - $157,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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