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Experienced Materials / Metallurgical Engineer

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. -
Monroeville, PA

Job Details

Full-time
$97,700 - $162,690 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Full Job Description

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Experienced Materials / Metallurgical Engineer

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $97,700 - $162,690

Salary and grade commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Materials/Metallurgical Engineer at BPMI, you will work under limited direction and perform moderately complex critical technical functions to support company operations in areas including but not limited to performing materials engineering evaluations and analyses and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks. Cognizant areas may include planning, analyzing, documenting, inspection, and testing of nuclear, mechanical, structural, or electrical components, systems, equipment, and facilities. Work may include chemical or materials evaluations, design reviews, operations support, safety analysis, and analysis/auditing of vendor's procedures and systems for quality control or manufacturing surveillance. Work may include independent assessments or participating on multi-disciplinary teams, research and development, and on-site supplier assessments.

This position requires knowledge and application of materials engineering techniques, principles, and practices employed in the area of assignment. You will be responsible to maintain the technical excellence of the Company within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Essential Duties:

Oversee and manage complex materials engineering projects. Identify and complete performance measures, including root cause and post job assessments. Meet project and schedule requirements. Communicate status on a periodic basis to management and design team.
Prepare and evaluate material and process instructions, standards, manuals, and specifications. Provide input to the preparations, follow, and reporting of material development programs.
Initiate, plan, and perform thorough materials engineering oversight of supplier manufacturing processing and fabrication procedures.
Conduct material analyses to determine the physical and mechanical properties of metals. Perform failure analysis on metal components to identify root causes, suggest improvements and develop solutions to prevent future issues.
Team with other engineers performing related phases of the technical work to ensure integration of activities and plans. Act as a coach to less experienced employees.
Prepare revisions to technical manuals, reports, or procedures in accordance with NR Program quality standards.
Conduct production reviews and quality surveillance; review and approve supplier designs and supporting technical reports on assigned components and equipment; develop and implement methods to improve supplier performance.
Facilitate design for affordability reviews and prepare cost estimates; perform analyses and evaluations of supplier designs for material suitability, reliability, and integrity.
Prepare letters to the Government providing technical information, recommending approval of technical actions, or obtaining approval of funding.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Stay current with advancements in the field of metallurgy and materials science. Understand advanced analytical tools and equipment.
Domestic travel (20-25%) to key Program and supplier sites including shipyard collaboration partners. Infrequent international travel may be required in support of trilateral partnerships.
The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

B.S. degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering or B.S. degree in another engineering discipline with a M.S. in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience. Advanced degrees (e.g., Master's, Ph. D.) may be considered as a partial substitute for required experience, depending on the relevance to the position, but may not fulfill the entire experience requirement.
Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Experience in the application of materials and processes in the design and fabrication of equipment.
Ability to prepare and interpret specifications and standards for metallic and nonmetallic materials and processes, and the metallurgy of materials to fabricate plant equipment or pressure vessels is desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other commonly used business applications and role specific applications.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Able to communicate complex topics clearly across internal and external teams.
Able to manage priorities independently and contribute to team objectives with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
Committed to maintaining high standards of quality.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external customers.
Ability to adjust to changing priority and project scopes while ensuring consistent adherence to internal processes and regulatory requirements.
Strong desire to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Critical thinking skills, creative and innovative, challenges the status quo, willing to push the envelope and think outside the box.
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive execution of work on-time and on-budget.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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