Material Removal Specialist (Process Engineering)

Oversee Tooling and Inventory Strategy: Provide management of durable tooling and inventory controls across CribMaster and automated vending systems. Ensure accurate tool records, optimize tool placement, evaluate usage trends, and maintain overall tooling readiness to support production needs. Ensure Reliable Operation of Grinding and Vending Systems Lead maintenance and functional support for grinders, vending machines, carousels, actuators, locks, and related systems. Coordinate internal repairs, manage preventative maintenance tasks, and ensure equipment reliability to minimize downtime.

Process Improvement & Tooling Optimization: Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on grinding operations and tooling performance. Evaluate durable tool usage patterns, refine machine configurations, address grinder and media issues, and support internal projects aimed at improving efficiency and consistency in grinding processes.

Lead New Grinding Initiatives: Collaborate with internal teams such as fitters, assemblers, and others to test, validate, and implement new grinding media and tooling solutions that enhance durability, safety, and manufacturing capability. Vendor Engagement to Improve Processes Bring in and partner with external vendors to improve processes through software updates, machine repairs, advanced tooling trials, and new technology integration. Coordinate quotes, requisitions, and repair activities to ensure improvements are successfully implemented.

Hands-On Training & Skill Development: Support hands-on employee training by utilizing mock-ups, demonstrating proper grinder and tooling use, and reinforcing correct machine handling practices. Continuously evaluate durable tool safety and assist with coordinating training efforts with the training department to ensure consistent, safe, and effective tool usage.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with FLMs, purchasing, fitters, assemblers, and tool crib personnel to resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate stocking, support tooling build needs, and ensure alignment across departments on ongoing improvements and operational goals.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of relevant heavy-manufacturing or fabrication experience, preferably in a unionized environment. Strong technical background in welding processes, fitting, heavy fabrication methods, and multi-team coordination across multiple buildings or work centers. Ability to work autonomously within established practices, exercising sound judgment to resolve operational and technical issues with limited precedent. Motivated to support production teams, proactively identify issues, and drive timely resolution. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing employees and leaders of diverse backgrounds and generations. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with MS Office, SharePoint and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Bachelor's degree is a plus.

Pay: $64,000 - $101,000 The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $101,000 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 [email protected].Job Segment: Process Engineer, Facilities, Nuclear Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing