BWX Technologies, Inc. is hiring: Welding Engineer in Mount Vernon

Overview

Welcome to BWXT. We are People Strong, Innovation Driven. BWXT is a U.S.-based company and 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. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology supports medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for defense and space applications.

Location: Mount Vernon, Indiana

Position Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Weld Engineer at our Mount Vernon facility. In this pivotal role, you will provide welding engineering services for our diverse products, assist welders and welding supervisors during critical welding operations, and ensure activities align with customer contract requirements and industry standards.

Your Day to Day as a Welding Engineer

• 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.
• Prepare and review welding/fabrication plans (e.g., bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions).
• Qualification, documentation, and maintenance of welding procedures and welders/weld operators.
• Troubleshoot welding operations (e.g., weldability issues, welding equipment failures).
• Ensure welding processes meet customer specifications and good work practices.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering is required. Degrees in Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline will be considered with extensive Welding Engineer experience.
• Two years of experience in a weld manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills supporting collaboration with diverse teams in engineering, operations, and materials management.
• U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABET accreditation is preferred.
• Internships or experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and continuing education sponsorship.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diverse perspectives and collaboration across generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization impacting the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Pay: $76,000.00 – $116,000.00 per year. The base salary range is Indiana-based and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective considerations. The total compensation package may include bonuses and additional benefits. Employment is at-will where applicable. The company reserves the right to modify base salary and benefits at any time.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies and its affiliates comply with applicable health and safety requirements. All new hires will be required to adhere to workplace health and safety requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Position requires U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, which involves a criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We administer personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and affiliates are not responsible for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or agencies unless a binding recruiting agreement exists. Agencies may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.

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