Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

at  BWX Technologies

Peterborough, ON, Canada -

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Immediate29 Dec, 2024USD 65000 Annual29 Sep, 20245 year(s) or aboveTesting,Technical Reports,Assembly,Manufacturing Processes,Industrial Automation,Instrumentation,Metrology,Data Analysis,Manufacturing,Machining,Materials,Interpersonal Skills,Traceability,Wiring DiagramsNoNo
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Description:

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With nearly 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.

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC’s Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.
Check out the YouTube video of an innovative product we recently designed and manufactured in partnership with Bruce Power, called the Bruce Reactor Inspection and Maintenance System Channel Access Device. Go to YouTube and search for video: “Bruce Unveils new BRIMS Tool”. There are exceptional opportunities to learn and grow with a career in the nuclear industry in Ontario.
The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country. The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better. http://peterboroughed.ca/why-peterborough/live/

JOB SUMMARY:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College/University graduate in an Engineering discipline OR a certificate in a skilled trade.
  • 5+ Years Experience in custom manufacturing
  • Knowledge and experience with machining (conventional + CNC/CAM), fitting/welding, assembly and materials including stainless steels, Al-bronze, nickel alloys, zirconium, etc.
  • 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for custom-engineered manufacturing projects including electro-mechanical automation, tooling, welded fabrications, machining, field services, testing.
  • 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 including machining, welding, assembly and test.
  • 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.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Engineering Design / R&D

Mechanical Engineering

Trade Certificate

A skilled trade

Proficient

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Peterborough, ON, Canada