Materials Engineer

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 provide metallurgical support for other procurements including fabricated assemblies.

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

• Review and interpret customer technical specifications and requirements, merge with internal requirements, and develop scope‑specific technical ordering packages for material procurements.
• Understand and become expert on suppliers’ production methods and capabilities.
• Work closely with Purchasing to review quotations and participate in supplier selection and development activities.
• Participate in supplier audits, surveillance of key operations at supplier facilities, and support 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.
• Work with a team of subject‑matter experts to verify that suppliers’ processing methods and procedures comply with all applicable technical and administrative requirements to support the development of compliant product.
• Evaluate and support disposition of any discrepant material.
• Review certifications and perform electronic system transactions in SAP and other business systems to manage work, ensure material traceability and release acceptable material to subsequent fabrication operations.
• Develop Bills of Material and participate in materials selection and drawing development exercises for new projects and assist with the development of material cost and level‑of‑effort estimates in support of proposals.
• Support plant manufacturing operations on an as‑needed basis by providing technical expertise on materials‑related issues.

• B.S. in Metallurgy, Materials Science or equivalent.
• Three or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, agility to move between multiple ongoing projects and an unwavering quality‑oriented mindset.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be capable of receiving a DOE clearance.
• Must successfully complete pre‑employment checks, including drug screening.
• All new hires will be required to adhere to company health and safety requirements.

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

Pay: $86,000 – $135,850 per year. Base salary may vary based on location, experience and other factors. Total compensation may include a cash incentive and benefit programs such as medical and retirement benefits.

BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.