Welding Engineer (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

Join our dynamic team as a Weld Engineer at our facility located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional welding engineering services for our diverse range of products. As a key player in our production process, you will assist welders and welding supervisors during critical welding operations, ensuring that all activities align with customer contract requirements and industry standards. Your expertise will guide the development and review of welding procedures, determine and procure necessary weld filler metals, and assist in the design and acquisition of welding equipment. You will play an essential role in qualifying welders, documenting and maintaining welding procedures, and troubleshooting welding operations to address any welding equipment failures or weldability issues.

Location: On-site in Mount Vernon, IN

Responsibilities

• Provide welding engineering services to products produced in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
• Assist welders and welding supervisors in critical welding operations.
• Review customer contract requirements and produce procedures in accordance with those requirements.
• Determine weld filler metal needs, order, and release the correct filler metal to welding activities.
• Determine welding equipment needs and assist in design and ordering of the equipment.
• Review code specifications and write procedures for welder qualifications.
• Drive quality and man-hour improvements in welding operations.
• Preparation and review of welding/fabrication plans (i.e., bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions).
• Qualification, documentation, and maintenance of welding procedures and welders/weld operators.
• Troubleshooting of welding operations (i.e., weldability issues, welding equipment failures).
• Ensure welding processes and operations meet customer specifications and good work practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering is required. Degrees in Metallurgical or Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline will be considered if the candidate has extensive prior job experience of a Welding Engineer nature.
• Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaboration and teamwork with a diverse group of engineering, operations, and materials management personnel is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABET accreditation is preferred.
• Prior internships and/or experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.

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.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• 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 $70,000 and $103,000 per year. The base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.