At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for custom-engineered parts and kits.
• Provide manufacturing inputs to the design process, participate in manufacturability reviews to identify manufacturing cost or schedule improvements during product design.
• Plan and lead jobs through manufacturing.
• Write instructions (shop travelers) for in-house activities, manufacturing sketches, weld map records, assembly/test specs, etc. Identify, design and procure fixtures and required tooling.
• Prepare Manufacturing Bills of Material from engineering BOM’s, on JD Edwards MRP system. Perform make vs buy evaluations. Requisition purchased parts and materials for in-house manufactured items.
• Manage design changes and maintain configuration of the design during manufacturing.
• Lead and participate in project meetings related to schedules and budgets including meetings with customers.
• Prepare schedule inputs for projects including task planning to optimize lead times.
• Troubleshoot production problems with design and manufacturing teams, including recommending dispositions for non-conformances.
• Lead or participate in teams carrying out work at customer sites.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Graduate in a Technical or Manufacturing Discipline, or Skilled Trade.
• 5+ years of manufacturing planning experience in custom engineered equipment industry
• Knowledge and experience with machining (conventional + CNC/CAM), fitting/welding, assembly and materials including stainless steels, Al-bronze, nickel alloys, zirconium, etc.
• Experience with instrumentation and control equipment, PLCs, automation, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics.
• Knowledge or experience with metrology, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T), blue print reading.
• High level of proficiency with data analysis and management including spreadsheet tools, MRP systems, etc.
• Demonstrated ability in project planning / execution, including development of processes / procedures and process improvements.
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills

Reporting to the Parts and Kits Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for the estimating and execution of a broad range of manufacturing projects from commercial to custom manufactured parts.