Resident Engineer - Euclid, OH

Location: Euclid, OH | Status: Full Time | Professional Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $146,500 (commensurate with education and experience)

About the Role

As a Resident Engineer at BPMI, you will work under normal supervision and perform semi-complex critical technical functions to execute the BPMI mission. This includes ensuring compliance with contract specifications, overseeing quality control, and driving process improvements at BPMI manufacturing suppliers. Responsibilities involve analyzing and improving manufacturing processes, monitoring and optimizing supplier performance, driving waste reduction and productivity initiatives, and supporting data-driven decision making.

This role provides in-shop quality and manufacturing oversight at our largest manufacturing supplier, with periodic (5-10%) travel to other sites expected. Since production facilities typically operate on a 24/7 schedule, this position offers some work schedule flexibility in accordance with company policy. Work conditions may include confined spaces, non-temperature-controlled areas, elevated platforms, and lifts, with a strong emphasis on personal safety in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational performance, quality, and compliance oversight responsibilities for assigned suppliers or components.
• Interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing process information, inspection, and test procedures to ensure supplier contract compliance and efficient process execution.
• Perform audits, over-inspections, time studies, and process reviews; evaluate and track corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and process issues.
• Support BPMI engineering and program management activities, including review of vendor submittals, risk mitigation, process improvements, evaluation of vendor cause and corrective actions, and problem resolution.
• Analyze manufacturing progress against contract milestones and schedules; assess delays, bottlenecks, and constraints; and work with suppliers and BPMI personnel to meet program objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and other BPMI or Program stakeholders to conduct assessments of critical sub-tier suppliers, evaluate their processes and controls, and resolve issues.
• Independently assess vendor performance metrics and identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Communicate status updates to management and document key oversight activities with stakeholders.
• Obtain and maintain necessary qualifications to fulfill assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Civil, or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. Ten (10) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for recent college graduates.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other commonly used business or role-specific applications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including effective technical writing.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Benefits

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI-sponsored committees and clubs, each with its own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

About BPMI

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind BPMI's growth and success.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. All employees are subject to random drug testing without advance notification.