Manufacturing Engineer (Second Shift)

BWX Technologies
Mount Vernon, IL

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 LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

BWXT is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team in Mt. Vernon, IN! Engineering support is needed on the second shift (4 PM to 2 AM, Monday-Thursday).

What we do

Situated on a 100-acre site, our facility has 600,000 square feet of shop area and a 1,000-ton lift capacity from the shop to the river. The Mount Vernon facility is equipped with large CNC machine tools along with sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment to produce components for naval nuclear reactors, which are used in submarines and aircraft carriers.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact/coordinator for the program
  • Assist in developing detailed recovery plans for projects
  • Perform reviews of contract and design requirements for acceptance of quality notifications
  • Track status of project schedules and deliverables
  • Work with Unit Manager to maintain contract performance metrics.
  • Interface with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to manage change to component designs
  • Support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing person-hour estimates
  • Perform special assignments as deemed necessary.

What we need from you

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering; candidates with a degree from an ABET accredited institution will be preferred.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance is required.
  • US Citizenship with no dual citizenship.
  • Two or more years engineering experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience providing engineering support in a heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Familiarity with SAP preferred

Benefits to working here

In addition to rewarding work, the Manufacturing Engineer will receive market-leading wages; paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

Why work in Mt. Vernon, IN

  • Small community feel conveniently located next to larger cities, including Evansville
  • Offers a short drive to major attractions and metropolitan areas
  • Beautiful city lying next to the Ohio River
  • Year-round events on Mount Vernon Riverfront
  • Low cost of living, thriving local commerce, A-rated educational system
  • #LI-TC1

Pay: $77,000.00 - $116,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,000.00 and $116,000.00 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 [email protected].

Posted 2025-07-27

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