Fuel Handling Engineering Manager
About The Position
As a Fuel Handling Engineering Manager, you will transform and grow our Fuel Handling Engineering team - a diverse group designing advanced systems for nuclear fuel movement and plant cranes. This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to modernize technology, inspire collaboration, and shape the next generation of clean energy solutions. You will report to the Director, Material Handling & Tooling Component Manufacturing and Engineering and be located at Shoreview, MN. Though this is a hybrid role, a core expectation will be to be in office 3-5 days per week, to establish relationships within the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (I&C strongly preferred).
- 8+ years of engineering experience with demonstrated leadership roles.
- Lead organizational change and foster collaboration.
- Experience with QA programs and manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with modeling tools (ANSYS, Inventor, SolidWorks) and data management systems (PDM/PLM).
- Ability to Influence others outside of own job area regarding policies.
- Demonstrate sound contract knowledge, use approved commercial processes, manage work to terms, scope; track progress and models a questioning attitude
Nice To Haves
- PE license a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 45+ engineers and designers across multiple disciplines (including Supervisors and their teams)
- Manage two supervisors, each with 15–20 direct reports.
- Oversee Performance Feedback Plans (PFPs) and conduct regular one-on-one meetings with supervisors.
- Guide hiring, onboarding, and talent development to maintain critical skills and important competencies.
- Support technical leadership reviews, promotions, and career progression for team members.
- Develop and execute resource and technical strategies, including budget planning and management.
- Prioritize and lead process improvement and modernization projects to enhance design quality and reduce cycle times.
- Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Be a change leader, introducing digital tools, model-based design, and simulation-driven workflows.
- Foster collaboration between engineering disciplines and manufacturing.
- Build relationships with global Westinghouse engineering teams and use intra/inter-department partnerships to balance demand and supply.
- Provide project updates to senior management and customers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
