Materials Engineer 2

Materials Engineer 2

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.

Position Overview:

As the Materials Engineer you will provide the primary Engineering interface in support of the procurement of raw material commodities such as tubing, forgings, plate and castings, and providing metallurgical support for other procurements including fabricated assemblies.

Location:

On-site in Barberton, Ohio with 30-40% travel to perform surveillance activities at a critical supplier near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Your Day to Day as a Materials Engineer:

1. Reviewing and interpreting customer technical specifications and requirements, merging with internal requirements and developing scope-specific technical ordering packages for our material procurements.
2. Understanding and becoming expert on suppliers' production methods and capabilities.
3. Working closely with Purchasing to review quotations and participate in supplier selection and development activities.
4. Participating in supplier audits, surveillance of key operations at supplier facilities, and supporting efforts to de-risk the procurements. Position may require ability to support significant travel and/or extended assignments as a resident at key suppliers (foreign or domestic) on a rotating basis with others in the department.
5. 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 to support the development of compliant product.
6. Evaluating and supporting disposition of any discrepant material.
7. Reviewing certifications 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.
8. 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.
9. Supporting plant manufacturing operations on an as-needed basis by providing technical expertise on materials-related issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must possess a B.S. in Metallurgy, Material Science or equivalent
• A successful candidate, beyond having the technical acumen, will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, agility to move between multiple ongoing projects, an unwavering quality-oriented mindset, a productive working relationship with suppliers and teammates and an ability to leverage team resources to achieve desired results.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship, capable of receiving a DOE clearance.

Travel Requirements:

• 30-40% travel to perform surveillance activities at a critical supplier near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• This travel schedule will be in rotation with two others and are typically 1 week at a time, about every sixth week on average. Schedules are adjusted as needed to support production, coverage and surveillance needs.

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.