Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend Shift (Entry Level)

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. 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 restoration and operations management at 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.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Weekend Shift Manufacturing Engineer (Entry Level) to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will act as the primary point of contact and coordinator for our programs, leveraging your expertise to develop comprehensive recovery plans for a variety of projects. You will conduct detailed reviews of contract and design requirements to ensure the acceptance of quality notifications, actively track project schedules and deliverables, and collaborate closely with the Unit Manager to optimize contract performance metrics. You will interface with both Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to manage changes to component designs and support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing precise person-hour estimates. This position also offers the opportunity to take on special assignments as deemed necessary, making it an excellent opportunity to further enhance your engineering career in a collaborative environment.

This position is on a weekend shift. The job will start with training on day shift and then transition to a 3-day weekend schedule (12-hour shifts), Friday through Sunday. The pay will be for forty hours, three days per week.

Location: On-site in Mount Vernon, Indiana

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact/coordinator for the program
• Assist in developing detailed recovery plans for projects
• Perform reviews of contract and design requirements for acceptance of quality notifications
• Track status of project schedules and deliverables
• Work with Unit Manager to maintain contract performance metrics
• Interface with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to manage change to component designs
• Support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing person-hour estimates
• Perform special assignments as deemed necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear or Manufacturing Engineering Technology; or Physics
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering
• Prior experience providing engineering support in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Familiarity with SAP

Benefits

• 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
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000 and $103,000 per year. The base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may also include an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

Schedule

• Training on day shift initially
• Transition to a 3-day weekend schedule (12-hour shifts), Friday through Sunday
• Paid for forty hours, three days per week