Manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts

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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts – Barberton, Ohio 

Welcome to BWXT:

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

BWX Technologies, Barberton, OH location is looking for a manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts. This position will provide the primary Engineering interface with suppliers in support of the fabrication of subcontracted parts and assemblies or outside materials processing operations.

Your Day to day as a Manufacturing Engineer, Subcontracts:

• Reviewing and interpreting customer technical specifications, drawings and other requirements, merging with internal requirements and developing scope-specific technical ordering packages for our outside service 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 the suppliers' processing methods and procedures are in compliance with all applicable technical and administrative requirements and support the development of compliant product.
• Managing the assignment and inventory of free-issued material and other assets to support timely completion of work at the supplier.
• Evaluating and supporting disposition of any discrepant material.
• Reviewing supplier-generated procedures and certifications for compliance 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.

Required Qualifications: 

• Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degrees are preferred but extensive experience in leu of a degree may be considered.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment in a comparable industry is preferred.
• A successful candidate, beyond having the technical acumen, will demonstrate: strong attention to detail, effective use of electronic systems and applications, agility to move between multiple ongoing projects and react appropriatel