E&TS - CB/CH Product Line Intern

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 7,400 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

At BWXT, our interns perform challenging tasks in their field of study while developing and delivering unique solutions for use in a nuclear environment. Our interns work collaboratively as part of our teams and will create/update drawings and procedures, assist with product and/or tooling designs, perform testing and analysis, and assist with project management and the procurement of materials as needed. A BWXT internship not only provides valuable on the job training but allows you to be a part of something bigger!

 

BWXT offers paid internships along with a housing stipend for those interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Barberton, OH.  Internships will last approximately 10-12 weeks. At the end of the internship, each intern has the opportunity to present their completed work/ assigned projects to the leadership team.

 

Job Description / Duties

• Learn and understand the responsibilities of a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Development and support of manufacturing process plans in accordance with contract technical requirements.  The Manufacturing Engineer assumes responsibility for implementation of the manufacturing process and improvements to the process during the complete fabrication cycle.
• Ensures all design and quality requirements are satisfied.  Works with Design Engineering during the component design phase to ensure the design can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.
• Identifies facility and tooling requirements, manufacturing methods and /or develops new manufacturing methods.  Identifies material requirements and supports procurement.
• Monitors performance and controls costs of manufacture. Prepares technical procedures and documents.  Resolves any problems encountered during manufacture.  Works with customers and vendors as necessary.
• Provides status and schedule support of products during the complete manufacturing cycle.  Prepares Program Plans as required, incorporating necessary schedule and support information.

 

Job Qualifications / Requirements

• Successful candidates must be currently enrolled in an ABET accredited mechanical engineering program. 
• Students must be at a sophomore standing or above at the time the internship begins
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Qualifications include strong communication and coordination skills, interest in working with multiple disciplines in support of product design and manufacture and adept with Scheduling Software Programs.
•  Preference will be given to students who have also completed coursework in Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and/or Solid Modeling.  
• US citizenship with no dual citizenship is required for this position

 

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal backgro