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(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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.\nWelcome to BWXT\nWe 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.\nPosition Overview: Director of Engineering - Enrichment Operations\nAs the Director of Engineering for BWXT Enrichment Operations, you will lead the full engineering function responsible for delivering a production-ready centrifuge product and a high-precision, highly automated factory capability. You will oversee engineering strategy from early concept through prototype/pilot phases to full-rate production, establishing core systems engineering and systems integration practices to ensure disciplined requirements management, interface control, verification/validation, and seamless subsystem integration. This role is pivotal in standing up a modern digital factory, enabling high-volume production with aerospace-grade quality and nuclear regulatory rigor.\nLocation\nOn-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee\nYour Day-to-Day as the Director of Engineering\nEngineering Leadership & Organization\nBuild, scale, and lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning manufacturing, process, facilities, automation, industrialization, and precision systems.\nServe as the technical authority for manufacturability, scalability, risk management, and readiness.\nSystems Engineering (SE)\nEstablish a modern systems engineering capability that includes requirements management, architecture development, interface control (ICDs), configuration management, verification and validation, and model-based systems engineering/digital thread practices.\nDefine “Definition of Done” at each development gate and ensure complete, build-ready Product Readiness Packs (e.g., BOMs, routers, test plans).\nSystems Integration (SI)\nLead end-to-end integration of subsystems into the centrifuge product and supporting systems.\nDevelop integration plans, lab capabilities, fixtures, and test regimes to validate subsystem and system-level performance.\nCollaborate with the CTO and ORNL Design Authority to align qualification evidence and change packages; support seamless integration with CMDF pilot builds and transfer to CMF industrialization.\nFactory Design, Construction & Startup\nLead design, build, and commissioning of a high-precision manufacturing facility.\nIntegrate automation, robotics, and digital factory systems to enable high throughput, traceability, and tightly controlled processes.\nManufacturing Excellence & DFx\nDeliver engineering solutions capable of automotive-pace production with aerospace-grade quality.\nDrive design for manufacturability, assembly, quality, cost, and industrialization (DFM/DFA/DFQ/DFC).\nQuality, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure all engineering designs and processes meet nuclear regulatory, DOE, safety, and BWXT quality requirements.\nEmbed compliance gates, audit readiness, and pre-release checks throughout development.\nProgram Controls & Schedule\nPartner with Business Operations and Program Controls to maintain a resource-loaded critical path schedule.\nSupport earned value management (EVM) discipline and weekly KPI reviews (SPI/CPI, cost variance, schedule adherence).\nSupply Chain & Technical Readiness\nDefine technical acceptance criteria for supplier parts, processes, tooling, and special manufacturing steps.\nSupport supplier onboarding speed, delivery performance, and technical readiness to protect schedule-critical components.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with CMDF (prototype/pilot operations), CMF (full-rate industrialization), the CTO/Technology organization, and Operations.\nDrive the transition from low-rate initial production (LRIP) to full-rate production (FRP) on cost and schedule.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (advanced degree preferred).\nFifteen (15+) years of progressive engineering leadership in high-precision, highly regulated manufacturing environments (nuclear, aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductor, or similar).\nDemonstrated experience designing, building, commissioning, and scaling a high-precision manufacturing facility to high-volume production.\nStrong expertise in advanced manufacturing, automation, precision machining, assembly, metrology, and inspection systems.\nMust be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE Q clearance; active clearance preferred.\nProven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with automotive-scale manufacturing and assembly; Lean/Six Sigma leadership.\nHands-on experience deploying Industry 4.0, digital thread, digital twin, and smart factory systems.\nExperience guiding organizations from prototype/pilot phases to high-rate production in startup-like or greenfield environments.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.\nFlexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance (as applicable).\nProfessional development opportunities, including mentorship programs, leadership training, and support for continuing education.\nAn inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diverse perspectives and enables collaboration across all generations.\nThe opportunity to shape a mission-driven organization advancing the future of energy and national security.\nContinuous learning and development opportunities to support long-term career growth.\nPay: $200,000 - $271,000\nThe base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $200,000 and $271,000 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.\nAs 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.\nAll 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.\nBWXT 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.\nBWX 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. 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