MES Technical Lead (Remote, FL, US)

About this role

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 . Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
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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.

BWXT is seeking an MES Technical Lead with hands-on experience configuring and implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems in a production environment. In this role, you will lead the design, deployment, and optimization of manufacturing information systems, ensuring seamless integration between MES and core enterprise systems such as ERP, QMS, and timekeeping.

You will serve as a technical owner and architect, translating manufacturing and business requirements into scalable MES solutions. This is a hands-on, system-focused role responsible for configuration, data migration, upgrades, system harmonization, and operational support. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and IT, while reporting to the Senior Manager, Information Technology, Commercial Operations.

Experience with iBASE‑t Solumina is strongly preferred, although candidates with other enterprise MES platforms—such as Siemens Opcenter, DELMIA Apriso, GE Proficy, Plex, FactoryLogix, or comparable systems—are encouraged to apply.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on configuration of MES application modules; define and enforce MES configuration standards to ensure long-term stability and system health.

• Architect and design manufacturing system solutions, collaborating with infrastructure, network, and cybersecurity teams to ensure high availability, security, and operational continuity.

• Recommend and implement system optimization and harmonization across MES, ERP, QMS, timekeeping, and other integrated systems.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, resolve, and test issues across production information systems, including SAP, MES, timekeeping platforms, and quality systems.

• Lead and support application consolidation, upgrades, data migration efforts, and new capability rollouts.

• Ensure data integrity, proper master data alignment, and accurate transaction flows throughout connected manufacturing systems.

Leadership & Delivery Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical and functional teams throughout project lifecycles.

• Collect, evaluate, and prioritize business and manufacturing requirements.

• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, project teams, external partners, and system integrators.

• Drive process optimization and business process streamlining, aligning solutions with industry best practices and evolving business needs.

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to internal team members.

• Coordinate and oversee external consultants and implementation partners.

• Ensure solution integrity through established quality assurance practices.

• Deliver end-user training and documentation to support adoption of new processes and system enhancements.

• Demonstrate strong project management practices, including experience collaborating with PMO and steering committees.

Required Qualifications:

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing IT, production systems, or MES-focused technical roles.

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MES Expertise

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Direct, hands-on experience with MES systems such as iBASE‑t Solumina — including system configuration, workflow design, troubleshooting, and integration activities.

• Strong knowledge of MES best practices and the ability to maximize out-of-the-box capabilities before pursuing customizations.

Systems Integration & Solution Design

• Experience capturing business and technical requirements and translating them into MES solution designs.

• Proven experience planning and executing data migrations, driving information system harmonization, and contributing to portfolio shaping across enterprise manufacturing applications.

• Skilled in integrating MES with ERP, QMS, timekeeping, and other production‑centric systems

Project & Organizational Leadership

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including waterfall and agile.

• Experience working with or presenting to a PMO, steering committee, or equivalent governance body.

• Demonstrated ability to create technical architecture documentation, support materials, executive-level diagrams, and system presentations.

Communication & Documentation

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, with the…