BWXTEO – Director of Engineering

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

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 require 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.

At BWXT, we are committed to delivering innovative nuclear solutions that contribute to a better world. We recently announced a new venture in advanced uranium enrichment, designed to support a new era of energy innovation and national security while modernizing the fuel cycle. As a trusted leader in nuclear operations, we are expanding into the enrichment sector and are actively seeking visionary leaders to help shape the future of nuclear energy in the United States.

On-site in Oak Ridge, TN

• Engineering Leadership & Strategy
  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.
• Factory Design, Construction & Startup
  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.
• Manufacturing Excellence
  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.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  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.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  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.
• Startup Execution & Scaling
  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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience, with significant responsibility for manufacturing,…