ZipRecruiter is hiring: Welding Engineering Unit Manager, Automation and Robotic

Overview

Job Description

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.

Position

Welding Engineering Unit Manager, Automations and Robotic Operations - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse group of engineers, technicians and other specialists within the Welding Engineering (W.E.) department to achieve all company and customer commitments related to the fabrication of Naval Nuclear components.
• Ensure the W.E. unit is properly aligned and supportive of all company objectives as it relates to development, staffing, execution and overall quality of the weld process, automation systems and associated operations.
• Design and develop control systems and software programs and drive implementation and optimization of automation processes.
• Coordinate and control robotic and automation engineer/technician job functions to provide uniform, coordinated direction of the department's objectives.
• Assure staffing levels to support administrative and shop management needs including personnel proposal, requisitioning, interviewing and hiring activities.
• Collaborate to assure welding equipment and welding cells can be operated safely, in accordance with internal and industry standards.
• Review engineering drawings, detailed equipment specifications, and program code in support of fabrication needs.
• Work with departments to execute operational readiness activities such as equipment preparation, weld process development, weld/welder qualifications, training, testing and other aspects of robotic operations and automation systems.
• Identify funding needs and constraints for equipment/parameter problems to assure timely completion of the weld and automation process relative to the overall schedule; support maintenance activities and equipment troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance to welding processes and procedures in accordance with contract requirements; support process and procedure development.
• Routinely assess weld process operations and robotic/automation systems performance and drive continuous improvement projects that enhance process efficiency and first-time quality.
• Oversee and manage daily welding operations and automation equipment on the shop floor; support procurement of capital, tooling, and automation projects.
• Train and provide mentorship to the direct team to ensure compliance with all company procedures, policies, and technical requirements.

Job requirements

• B.S. in Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience with schooling, job, and/or research experience that provides the required proficiencies may be considered.
• Candiate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DOE-issued Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 4 years' welding operations, robotics, and/or automation engineering experience with demonstrated leadership characteristics.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to work with multiple disciplines in support of component manufacture, process design, and component design/specification development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing/welding techniques and application of automation systems.
• Experience supervising or providing direct oversight to engineers and design professionals.
• Experience with robotic systems such as Comau, Yaskawa, KUKA, or similar.
• Knowledge of robotic programming and experience with Siemens controls.
• Experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
• Understanding of robotic safety standards and risk assessments.
• Ideal candidate has industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.

Pay: $97,000 - $125,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $97,000 and $125,000 per year. The base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may include additional elements such as an annual cash incentive and a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at the time the selected candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the candidate will be employed at-will, unless subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefits at any time, including for reasons related to performance and market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries comply with all applicable health and safety requirements. All new hires will be required to adhere to Company health and safety requirements within the workplace 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 the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, which involves extensive background checks and investigations.

BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept liability for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding written recruitment agreement exists. Agencies or recruiters without an agreement are advised not to contact BWXT hiring managers with recruiting inquiries or resumes.

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