Lead Engineer - Night Shift; Entry Level

Lead Engineer
- Night Shift (Entry Level)

Location:

Mt Vernon, IN, US

Company: BWXT

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to be the primary engineering liaison within our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will engage actively in the shop environment to resolve delays, stoppages, and engineering‑related inquiries collaboratively. Building strong relationships with night shift stakeholders is essential to ensure seamless communication and coordination. This role will require partnering with the operations team to identify process weaknesses and implement improvements effectively.

• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact/coordinator for manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a regular presence in the shop to assist in resolving delays, stoppages, concerns, and questions through answering engineering related concerns.
• Build strong working relationships with night shift stakeholders
• Escalate any concerns as necessary to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Serve as the liaison between program management, operations, quality, and lead manufacturing engineer for issues that arise during assigned shift.
• Ensure responsible day‑shift engineers are cognizant of issues that arise during night shift through appropriate and timely means of communication given the level of the issue.
• Serve as Engineering & Technical Services representative for any safety or quality response or investigation teams that occur during assigned shift.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to standardize instruction across product lines
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract / drawing requirements for dispositioning quality notifications.
• Perform special assignments as deemed necessary.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance is required.
• Ability to train on first shift for up to 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Nuclear, Civil, or Welding Engineering;
  Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering Technology;
  Physics or Engineering Physics. Degrees from ABET accredited programs are preferred.
• Demonstrated professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Candidates are required to complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. The position may require obtaining and maintaining federal eligibility for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment and reference verifications.

• Proficiency with MS Office
• Familiarity with SAP preferred

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Work schedule will be 8 pm to 6:30 am or 4:00 pm to 2:30 am, Monday-Thursday (when training period is complete).
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $65,000- $103,000

Nuclear Engineering, Entry Level Engineer, Nuclear Physics, Entry Level, Engineering, Science, Night

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.