Welding Engineering Unit Manager, Automation and Robotic Operations

Date: Jun 11, 2025

Location:

Barberton, OH, US

Company: BWX Technologies

Req ID: 53589

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.

Welding Engineering Unit Manager, Automations and Robotic Operations - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

The Welding Engineering Unit Manager is responsible for managing automation and robotic operation activities for engineers & technicians to support fabricating Naval Nuclear heavy pressure vessels in accordance with design and contractual specifications. In addition, they are responsible for helping to continuously improve the safety, quality, schedule, and cost associated with fabricating these components.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for leading a diverse group of engineers, technicians and other specialists within the Welding Engineering (W.E.) department to achieve all company and customer commitments as related to the fabrication of Naval Nuclear components.

Responsible for ensuring the W.E. unit is properly aligned and supportive of all company objectives as it relates to the development, staffing, execution and overall quality of the weld process, automation systems and associated operations.

Manages design and development of control systems and software programs and drives implementation and optimization of automation processes.

Coordinates and controls robotic and automation engineer/technician job functions to provide uniform, coordinated direction of the department’s objectives.

Assures staffing levels to support administrative and shop management needs including personnel proposal, requisitioning, interviewing and hiring activities.

Works collaboratively and takes the lead in assuring welding equipment and welding cells can be operated in a safe manner, in accordance with internal and industry standards.

Reviews engineering drawings, detailed equipment specifications, and program code in support of fabrication needs.

Works collaboratively with departments to execute operational readiness activities such as equipment preparation, weld process development, weld/welder qualifications, training, testing and any other aspect of the job associated with robotic operations and automation systems.

Works collaboratively with other departments to identify funding needs, constraints, equipment/parameter problems for assuring the timely completion of the weld and automation process relative to the overall schedule needs. Includes support of maintenance activities and equipment troubleshooting.

Works within W.E. unit and department to ensure compliance to welding processes and procedures in accordance with contract requirements. Supports process and procedure development.

Routinely assess weld process operations and robotic/automation systems performance and drive continuous improvement projects that drive process efficiency and first-time quality.

Oversees and manages daily welding operations and automation equipment utilized on the shop floor and supports procurement of capital, tooling, and automation projects.

Trains and provides mentorship to direct team to ensure compliance with all company procedures, policies, and technical requirements.

Job requirements:

B.S in Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience with schooling, job, and/or research experience that provides the required proficiencies mentioned above may be considered.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE issued Security Clearance

Minimum of 4 years' welding operations, robotics, and/or automation engineering experience with demonstrated leadership characteristics.

Strong communication and coordination skills, interest in working with multiple disciplines in support of component manufacture, process design, and component design/specification development.

Strong understanding of manufacturing/welding techniques and application of automation systems.

Experience supervising or providing direct oversight to engineers and design professionals.

Experience with Comau, Yaskawa, KUKA, or similar robotic systems

Knowledge of robotic programming languages and experience with Siemens controls

Experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.

Understanding of robotic safety standards and risk assessments

Ideal candidate has industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems

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 (with no dual 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.