MES Technical Lead, IT

BWXT; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Mission-driven organization

Ongoing training and sponsorship

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is looking for a seasoned MES Technical Lead, IT to steer design, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing systems.

You will translate business requirements into scalable solutions, drive architecture decisions, and oversee data migration and testing to ensure operational value. You will manage cross-functional teams, partner with IT and operations, and report to the Senior Manager of Information Technology, Commercial Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Direct hands-on experience with MES systems such as iBase-t Solumina.
• Strong understanding of MES best practices and how to maximize out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Experience capturing business requirements, designing solutions, planning data migrations, and harmonizing information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and functional teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Configure MES modules and enforce configuration standards.
• Collect, review, and prioritize business requirements.
• Optimize systems and harmonize with ERP, QMS, and timekeeping.
• Architect manufacturing solutions and ensure high availability.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders and external partners.
• Drive process improvements and streamline business processes.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production systems including SAP, MES, and QMS.

Skills

MES systems

Technical leadership

Project management

Requirements gathering

Data migrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

iBase-t Solumina

Job description

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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

As our MES Technical Lead, IT you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing and production information systems to meet evolving business needs. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders to gather and translate functional requirements into scalable solutions that enhance production capabilities and streamline business processes. In this hands‑on role, you will drive process optimization initiatives, define target architectures, and oversee the development of control and testing procedures. You will also lead the implementation of new capabilities, support application consolidation and upgrades, guide data migration activities, and ensure systems are effectively configured to deliver operational value, all while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Technology, Commercial Operations.

Location

Onsite in Melbourne, FL or remote

Your Day to Day as a MES Technical Lead, IT

• Leading teams: Leading technical and functional teams throughout project lifecycles.
• System configuration: Performing hands‑on configuration in application modules. Establish and enforce MES configuration standards, ensuring sustainable long‑term system health.
• Business requirement collection: Collecting, reviewing, and prioritizing business requirements.
• System optimization: Recommending ways to optimize existing systems, and ensure harmonization with ERP, QMS, timekeeping, and other systems.
• System design: Architecting and designing manufacturing solutions to meet business requirements, collaborating with infrastructure and network teams to ensure high availability and operational continuity.
• Meeting facilitation: Facilitating meetings with stakeholders, project teams, and external partners.
• Business process streamlining: Streamlining business processes to improve operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with both best practices and business requirements.
• Problem diagnosis: Diagnosing, troubleshooting, resolving, and testing problems in production systems including SAP, MES, timekeeping systems, quality systems, and other production‑centric information systems.
• Security: Ensuring system security best practices are followed.
• Data integrity: Promoting data integrity and solving data consistency issues.
• Technical leadership: Providing technical leadership to project delivery teams.
• Quality assurance: Ensuring the integrity of solutions through quality assurance practices.
• Training: Training end‑users on new processes and solutions.
• Team management: Recruiting, developing, and mentoring team members.
• External partner coordination: Coordinating and leading external partners and consultants.
• Collaboration: Leading and working together in teams with differing needs towards a shared goal.
• Project management: Demonstrating project leadership skills and techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Direct hands‑on experience with MES systems such as iBase-t Solumina.
• Strong understanding of MES best practices and how to maximize out‑of‑the‑box capabilities before considering customizations.
• Experience capturing business requirements, developing solution designs, planning and conducting data migrations, information system harmonization, and portfolio shaping.
• Strong understanding of project, portfolio, organizational change management, waterfall, and agile project management techniques.
• Experience participating with a PMO, business steering committee, or similar.
• Excellent technical architecture and technical support documentation skills.
• Excellent in preparing technical and executive level presentations and diagrams.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP, Timekeeping, and QMS systems knowledge preferred.

What We Offer

• 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.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $86,450 - $136,000

The base salary range for this position in Florida (US-FL) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,450 and $136,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed ‘at‑will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company‑sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.