Lead Test Engineering Manager

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Euclid (OH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Euclid, Ohio is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for safe, effective, and timely test and assembly operations.

This role provides technical leadership, drives performance, and partners across functions to meet program objectives. You will own safety, quality, delivery, and budget goals, oversee procedures and equipment, and develop staff through coaching and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience in precision assembly/test operations/manufacturing.
• At least two years in a lead engineering role directing technical work and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of engineering test concepts, methods, equipment, instrumentation, calibration, tooling, procedures, and safety/quality requirements.
• Proven ability to manage professional employees, adapt plans, allocate resources, and meet quality/schedule/budget targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

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 commitments.
• Maintain a safe work environment through proactive safety engagement, required training, and compliance with 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Test equipment oversight

Calibration tooling

Quality documentation procedures

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Euclid, Ohio is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for safe, effective, and timely test and assembly operations.

This role provides technical leadership, drives performance, and partners across functions to meet program objectives. You will own safety, quality, delivery, and budget goals, oversee procedures and equipment, and develop staff through coaching and training.