Manufacturing Engineering- Instrumentation & Control

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Manufacturing Engineering- Instrumentation & Control

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering- Instrumentation & Control for our Peterborough, Ontario site.  BWXT NEC's Fuel and Fuel Handling business is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.

The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better. http://peterboroughed.ca/why-peterborough/live/

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 required 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.

Location: Peterborough, ON

Our Role: 

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering- Instrumentation & Control will establish and refine manufacturing procedures. This position will also prepare and maintain shop documentation conforming to quality system requirements, assess and resolve non-conforming conductions that affect the product. This position also will support the shop through facilities and equipment maintenance, upgrade or installation and designing tooling as required to support shop activities and safe work. 

Your Day to Day:

1. Shop Documentation
   • Prepare shop routings for each component reflecting the sequence of shop activities.
   • Identify shop resources and fixtures/jigs/tooling required for the scope of work, as well as provide material allocation and identification of applicable shop operating procedures and quality assurance standards.
2. Non-Conforming Products
   • Resolve non-conforming conditions identified by Quality Control.
   • Assess each case relative to control drawings, specifications, customer expectations and
   quality standards.
   • Produce supplementary documents (i.e. work orders, repair drawings, condition reports,
   etc), as well as liaise with appropriate personnel (i.e. sales personnel, suppliers, etc.) to arrive at technically sound and commercially viable resolutions.
3. Shop Procedures
   • Develop and support shop procedures for various activities including Panel Assembly, Cable Assembly, Wiring, Overall Assembly and Testing.
4. Scheduling
   • Maintain realistic time standards as a target for shop performance and provide realistic
   durations for shop schedules, review historical data for past performance for similar parts,
   as well as conduct time studies.
5. Data Base Maintenance
   • Maintain data base of machine shop tooling, consumables and gauges as well as maintain
   information (i.e. pictures, sketches, and written instructions), to provide record of past
   practices.
6. Product Reviews/Estimating
   • Conduct pre-manufacturing product reviews, identify tooling and fixtures needed to
   support the work to ensure shop is adequately equipped to perform job, as well as make
   adjustments to design or concept sketches for needed tools, procurement of items, etc. as
   required.
7. Tooling/Equipment
   • Design and draft tooling as required to support shop activities.
   • Assist with procurement of new equipment from vendors.
   • At the intermediate level, it is expected that you will take on projects of increasing size and complexity. You will overhaul existing processes for similar applications.
8. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is not exhaustive, and employees may be required to perform additional tasks as needed to support the organization’s goals. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• P.Eng. -Mechanical or appropriate Engineering field considered an asset.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with proven clear and succinct written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a solid knowledge of Machine Guarding in accordance with CSA.
• Knowledge and demonstrated application of Statistical Process Control tools and principles.
• Comfortable with common Microsoft Office software applications.
• Desired Characteristics:
  • Knowledge and demonstrated application of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Experience in the Nuclear industry.
  • Experience with AutoCAD 2D and SolidWorks 3D design software (or similar).

The base salary range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000 and $109,000 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.