Job Description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on , , and .
BWXT is currently seeking a Mechanical Analysis Supervisor for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!
BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT Advanced Technologies designs, develops and delivers innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for external and internal customers.
The Mechanical Analysis Supervisor will provide direct day-to-day supervision and technical leadership for a team of engineers who are matrixed to support projects. Primary activities include planning and tracking of team member work assignments; working with the team to ensure effective execution of work; and overseeing delivery of work products that meet specified quality and technical requirements. In addition, the position involves a strong focus on developing team members and supporting their growth to achieve their individual professional objectives.
This position will be located at the Advanced Technologies office in Lynchburg, Virginia.
If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.
/ Duties:

• Build a supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the timely execution of assigned activities, which includes tracking assignments of team members (including contractors) and setting task priorities.
• Ensure team members have the resources to perform their assignments.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable procedures and policies, and is consistent with accepted engineering standards and specified requirements.
• Assist team members with technical problem solving.
• Facilitate resolution of issues that involve other disciplines/teams.
• Develop team members through training, mentoring, feedback, and work assignments.
• Work with team members to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Engineering organization and with other interfacing BWXT organizations and external partners/stakeholders.
• Monitor performance goals and provide feedback to team members.
• Additional administrative responsibilities include involvement in the hiring process, providing input for cost center budgets, and approval of time charging.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics is required.
• Must have at least five (5) years of mechanical and structural analysis experience.
• Leadership experience includes positions that involve providing direction to others and schedule as well as responsibility that can be demonstrated by an ability to take the initiative, adhere to deadlines, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must have demonstrable ability to forge effective working relationships up, down, and across an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated by technical reports and presentations are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Project leadership, project engineering, or project management experience.
• Resource leadership/supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with high temperature gas reactor technologies.
• Familiarity with the requirements of quality programs such as ISO 9001, AS9100 and/or NQA-1.
• Experience in the application of Agile methods for new product development.
• Experience working with U.S. Government customer (e.g., DOD, DOE, NASA).
• Proficient using CAD 3D modeling tools (Solidworks).
• Proficient in performing Finite Element Analyses using ANSYS.
• Experience with ASME Code Section III Division 1 and 5 analysis and design preferred.
• Familiar with static and dynamic mechanical and thermal stress analysis activities for component design.

Pay: $102,000.00 - $154,000.00
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $102,000.00 and $154,000.00 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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment 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 talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.

Skills Required