Fuel Handling Engineering Manager

100Hires, Inc.; Shoreview (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Shoreview, MN, seeks a Fuel Handling Engineering Manager to lead a 45+ person team across multiple disciplines. The hybrid role requires in-office presence 3–5 days weekly to build strong cross-functional relationships.

You will guide hiring, budget planning, modernization initiatives, and model-based design while ensuring QA and nuclear safety standards, collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; I&C strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with leadership roles.
• Experience with QA programs in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with modeling tools (ANSYS, Inventor, SolidWorks) and data management systems (PDM/PLM).
• Ability to influence others outside own area; strong contract knowledge and ability to manage work to terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 45+ engineers and designers across multiple disciplines.
• Manage two supervisors and conduct regular performance conversations.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and talent development to maintain critical skills.
• Develop and execute resource and budget plans.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

I&C

QA programs

Project budgeting

Contract knowledge

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Inventor

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

About the role: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.Why You'll Love This RoleDrive Change: Lead modernization of processes and technology, including I&C upgrades.Build & Grow: Scale a diverse engineering team by 15–20% annually while supporting the development of emerging talent.Innovate: Introduce fresh ideas, digital tools, and smarter workflows to improve efficiency and quality.Collaborate Globally: Work with Westinghouse teams worldwide and strengthen partnerships with internal manufacturing teams.Make an Impact: Your leadership will directly influence the future of nuclear energy, the largest producer of carbon free energy, and sustainability.Key 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.Limited North American travel for coordination and team integration.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering (I&C strongly preferred).PE license a plus.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 attitudeYou should be proficient in:Leadership / People ManagementEngineering Degreefuel handlingleadershipmanagementpeople managementexperienced engineer