Materials Engineer

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Materials Engineer - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Position Overview:


As the Materials Engineer you will provide the primary Engineering interface in support of the procurement of raw material commodities such as tubing, forgings, plate and castings, and providing metallurgical support for other procurements including fabricated assemblies.


Location:


On-site in Barberton, Ohio with 30-40% travel to perform surveillance activities at a critical supplier near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Your Day to Day as a Materials Engineer:

• Reviewing and interpreting customer technical specifications and requirements, merging with internal requirements and developing scope-specific technical ordering packages for our material 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. Position may require ability to support significant travel and/or extended assignments as a resident at key suppliers (foreign or domestic) on a rotating basis with others in the department.
• 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 to support the development of compliant product.
• Evaluating and supporting disposition of any discrepant material.
• Reviewing certifications 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.
• Supporting plant manufacturing operations on an as-needed basis by providing technical expertise on materials-related issues.

Required Qualifications:


• Qualified candidates must possess a B.S. in Metallurgy, Material Science or equivalent.


• Three or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is required.


• A successful candidate, beyond having the technical acumen, will demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, agility to move between multiple ongoing projects, an unwavering quality-oriented mindset, a productive working relationship with suppliers and teammates and an ability to leverage team resources to achieve desired results.


• Must be a U.S. Citizen.


• Must be a capable of receiving a DOE clearance.


Travel Requirements:

• 30-40% travel to perform surveillance activities at a critical supplier near Philadelphia, Pannsylvania.
• This travel schedule will be in rotation with two others and are typically 1 week at a time, about every sixth week on average. Schedules are adjusted as needed to support production, coverage and surveillance needs.

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Pay: $86,000 - $135,850


The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $135,850 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.


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 health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.


All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.


BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.


BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at .


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