Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Engineering Manager will lead and grow Westinghouse’s Fuel Handling Engineering team, which designs systems for nuclear fuel movement and plant cranes. The role focuses on modernizing technology and processes, developing talent, improving collaboration, and supporting clean energy solutions. The position is based in Shoreview, Minnesota, and is hybrid, with an expectation of working in the office 3–5 days per week. It reports to the Director, Material Handling & Tooling Component Manufacturing and Engineering. The manager oversees a team of approximately five direct reports, including three supervisors, each with 15–20 direct reports. The role includes limited travel within North America.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- At least 8 years of engineering experience, including demonstrated leadership roles.
- Ability to lead organizational change and foster collaboration.
- Experience with quality assurance programs and manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with modeling tools such as ANSYS, Inventor, or SolidWorks, and data management systems such as PDM/PLM.
- Ability to influence people outside one's own job area regarding policies.
- Sound contract knowledge; ability to use approved commercial processes, manage work to terms and scope, track progress, and model a questioning attitude.
Responsibilities
- Manage approximately five direct reports, including three supervisors, and oversee performance feedback plans and regular one-on-one meetings with supervisors.
- Guide hiring, onboarding, talent development, technical leadership reviews, promotions, and career progression.
- Develop and execute resource and technical strategies, including budget planning and management.
- Lead process improvement and modernization projects to improve design quality and reduce cycle times.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Introduce digital tools, model-based design, and simulation-driven workflows.
- Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines and with manufacturing teams.
- Build relationships with global Westinghouse engineering teams and use internal and cross-department partnerships to balance demand and supply.
- Provide project updates to senior management and customers.
- Travel within North America on a limited basis for coordination and team integration.
Benefits
- Medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account with employer contribution options.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Flexible work arrangement opportunities.
- Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
