Manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts

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Manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts – Barberton, Ohio 

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:

BWX Technologies, Barberton, OH location is looking for a manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts. This position will provide the primary Engineering interface with suppliers in support of the fabrication of subcontracted parts and assemblies or outside materials processing operations.

Your Day to day as a Manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts:

• Reviewing and interpreting customer technical specifications, drawings and other requirements, merging with internal requirements and developing scope-specific technical ordering packages for our outside service procurements.
• Understanding and becoming expert on suppliers' production methods and capabilities.
• Working closely with Purchasing to review quotations and participate in supplier selection and development activities.
• Participating in supplier audits, surveillance of key operations at supplier facilities, and supporting efforts to de-risk the procurements.
• Working with a team of subject matter experts to verify that the suppliers' processing methods and procedures are in compliance with all applicable technical and administrative requirements and support the development of compliant product.
• Managing the assignment and inventory of free-issued material and other assets to support timely completion of work at the supplier.
• Evaluating and supporting disposition of any discrepant material.
• Reviewing supplier-generated procedures and certifications for compliance and performing electronic system transactions in SAP and other business systems to manage work, ensure material traceability and release acceptable material to subsequent fabrication operations.
• Developing Bills of Material and participating in materials selection and drawing development exercises for new projects and assisting with the development of material cost and level-of-effort estimates in support of proposals.

Required Qualifications: 

• Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degrees are preferred but extensive experience in leu of a degree may be considered.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment in a comparable industry is preferred.
• A successful candidate, beyond having the technical acumen, will demonstrate: strong attention to detail, effective use of electronic systems and applications, agility to move between multiple ongoing projects and react appropriately to adjusting. priorities, an unwavering quality-oriented mindset, a productive working relationship with suppliers and teammates, the professionalism and communication skills to work under remote supervision and to seek needed guidance when necessary, and an ability to leverage team resources to achieve desired results.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain DOE clearance.
• Experience understanding and properly interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on drawings, assessing/optimizing material fabrication processes and controls and mentoring suppliers towards delivering high-quality product is preferred.
• Must be able to travel to supplier sites.

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: $75,000 - $117,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 and $117,000 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.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.