Test Engineering 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.

About the role

As our Test Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and timely execution of test and assembly operations. This role provides technical leadership, drives operational performance, and partners across multiple functions to meet program and departmental objectives.

Location: On-site in Euclid, Ohio

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Test Engineers, establishing work priorities, staffing plans, schedules, and technical direction.
• Own team performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people goals, adjusting resources as needed to meet organizational commitments.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proactive safety engagement, required training, and compliance with all applicable safety standards.
• Oversee the creation, review, approval, and maintenance of assembly, test, and calibration procedures and related quality documentation.
• Provide technical oversight of test equipment, tooling, fixtures, and hardware design, qualification, troubleshooting, and sustainment.
• Ensure Assembly and Test readiness by maintaining critical equipment uptime, eliminating constraints, and coordinating timely technical support.
• Lead or support investigations and resolution of test incidents, safety events, nonconformances, corrective actions, and audit findings.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, Program Management, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and meet program objectives.
• Manage departmental labor, budgets, forecasts, and cost-improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance.
• Build workforce capability through technician training, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience supporting precision assembly, test operations, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a lead engineering role with responsibility for directing technical work, priorities, and problem resolution.
• Strong knowledge of engineering test concepts, methods, equipment, instrumentation, calibration, tooling, procedures, and applicable safety and quality requirements; working knowledge of related disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage professional employees, adapt departmental plans, allocate resources, solve technical and operational problems, and consistently meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence employees, customers, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance, as required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) is expected to be between $99,410 and $157,000 per year. The base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may also include an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits.