Innovation Manager

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At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada (NEC) is seeking an Innovation
Manager for our Fuel and Fuel Handling team in Peterborough, Ontario. This Senior Level position as the Innovation Manager will have overall ownership and accountability of the New Product Innovations (NPI) portfolio, evolution of existing and new ideas, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to progress these initiatives. This role will also provide technical leadership for the design, development, and delivery of safety and non-safety related systems and equipment used for the remote control of fuel handling systems, specialized tooling and process plant systems in the nuclear industry.

Coordinate the design activities for a project (or proposal) throughout its lifecycle for safety and non-safety related systems for specific application within the nuclear industry

As a global leader in the design, manufacture, testing, and service of specialized equipment for on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery, the Fuel and Fuel Handling team is at the forefront of solving some of the nuclear industry’s most complex challenges. We are the original designer of the automated CANDU refueling systems, enabling 24/7 on-power refueling and supporting carbon-free energy generation in nuclear plants across Canada.

Our innovations extend beyond power generation as BWXT is also the creator of the Target Delivery System at the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant, one of the largest medical isotope irradiation systems in the world, playing a vital role in the production of lifesaving medical isotopes. Join us and contribute to shaping the future of clean energy and nuclear medicine innovation.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County.

We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better.

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.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role will have ultimate responsibility of the NPI portfolio, collaborating with Engineering Functional Managers and Site Representatives to pursue new innovative products. This role also includes setting the technical direction for the overall program and acting as the main technical interface point to both internal and external customers. No direct reports will be assigned, but rather responsible for leading project-like cross-functional teams in the development of new products/ideas.

This position requires frequent interaction with external customers, subcontractors, and cross functional internal teams.

• Identify and develop new product ideas through internal idea generation or external customer demand.
• Provide overall leadership and direction with strategic R&D work.
• Work directly with the broader business on NPI alignment with strategic opportunities and alignment to the strategic plan.
• Own the NPI…