Materials Engineering Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,650 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

Unit Manager, Materials Engineering - BWX Technologies, Inc.  - Barberton, Ohio

BWX Technologies, Barberton, OH location is looking for a Unit Manager of Materials Engineering to join the team! This individual will directly supervise Materials Engineering personnel to assure that material used in NOG products meets all contract and design requirements, material procured and fabricated will produce safe equipment of high integrity, the department executes its work in a timely and compliant manner that supports the company’s commitments, goals and initiatives.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Directly leading and coordinating a team of Materials Engineers to meet business goals and demand.
• Assigning departmental goals, supporting day-to-day workload requests, evaluating performance, and supporting personnel development.
• Assuring training of department personnel is well executed and records are adequately maintained.
• Performing front-line manager duties to address emergent issues or Production and Program Team priorities through deployment of available resources.
• Reporting and managing department metrics and backlogs.
• Representing the department in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain working knowledge of the functions, roles and responsibilities of the department and the systems used to manage work and achieve results. Promoting system improvement where there are opportunities.
• Identifying and implementing broad job function and efficiency improvements. Maintaining and improving procedures and work instructions impacting execution of department responsibilities.
• Preparing manhour estimates, supporting BOM development and developing technical comments to customer specifications in support of proposal activities.
• Delegating activities to Materials Engineering Team Lead or other personnel, as appropriate.
• Support Senior Unit Manager by providing feedback on contract EACs and Loadboards, providing cost center management and support, and supporting other initiatives and priorities, as directed.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Materials, Metallurgical or similar Engineering
• Prior experience leading a team
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearence 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7-10 years in Materials Engineering of Nuclear Components
• Master’s degree in any discipline

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.