Materials Engineer

About the role

BWX Technologies, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that provides nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. The Materials Engineer position supports the procurement of raw material commodities such as tubing, forgings, plate, and castings, and provides metallurgical support for other procurements.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting customer technical specifications and requirements, merging with internal requirements and developing scope-specific technical ordering packages for material procurements.
• Understanding and becoming expert on suppliers' production methods and capabilities.
• Working closely with Purchasing to review quotations and participate in supplier selection and development activities.
• Participating in supplier audits, surveillance of key operations at supplier facilities, and supporting efforts to de-risk the procurements.
• Working with a team of subject matter experts to verify that suppliers' processing methods and procedures are in compliance with all applicable technical and administrative requirements to support the development of compliant product.
• Evaluating and supporting disposition of any discrepant material.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supporting plant manufacturing operations on an as-needed basis by providing technical expertise on materials-related issues.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or a related field.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Able to receive a DOE clearance.

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.
• A U.S. Citizen.
• Able to receive a DOE clearance.

Benefits

The position may require significant travel to perform surveillance activities at a critical supplier near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Travel requirements are 30-40% with schedules in rotation.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $135,850 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.