
Mechanical Tooling Engineer 2
Mount Vernon, INJob$79–119K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Mechanical Tooling Engineer designs, develops, and procures tooling for heavy-equipment fabrication. The role uses NX and structural analysis methods, works with production teams and vendors, and requires time on the production floor to understand build sequences and gather feedback. Responsibilities also include preparing design reports, conducting peer reviews, approving drawings, and supporting project schedules. The position is on-site in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
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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 www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview:
The role is responsible for designing, developing, and procuring tooling that supports heavy-equipment fabrication while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Using NX extensively, the position partners with production, weld, and manufacturing teams to create effective tooling solutions and collaborates with vendors through pricing, kickoff meetings, and technical support. Time on the shop floor is essential to understand build sequences and gather feedback. The role also prepares design reports, conducts peer reviews, approves drawings, and performs structural analysis using hand calculations, MathCAD, FEA, and other engineering tools to validate designs and support project schedules.
Location:
On-site in Mount Vernon, Indianan
Your Day to Day as a Mechanical Tooling Engineer:
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Design and develop tooling for heavy-equipment fabrication, including fixtures, platforms, gauges, and welding or lifting support equipment.
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Collaborate with production teams, end users, and engineering groups to review concepts and refine tooling solutions.
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Use NX extensively to model, analyze, and finalize tooling designs.
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Work with vendors to obtain pricing, lead kickoff meetings, and provide technical guidance throughout the build process.
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Spend time on the production floor to understand build sequences, support product teams, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
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Prepare design reports, conduct peer reviews, approve drawings, and perform structural analyses using hand calculations, MathCAD, FEA, and similar tools.
Required Qualifications:
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BQ - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear or Manufacturing Engineering Technology; or Physics
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Two or more years engineering experience required
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Experience working with Solid Modeling, preferably NX.
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Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively with both internal and external customers.
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering.
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Prior experience providing engineering support in a heavy manufacturing environment.
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Prior experience working in discrete manufacturing environments or within the defense industry.
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PE license or working toward a PE license.
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
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Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
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Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
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An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
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The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
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Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $79,000 - $119,000
The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000 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.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and 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].
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How this job compares
Set against the 7,392 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$79–119K/yr
- Indiana median$91–134K/yr30 salary ranges
- US median$105–160K/yr4,437 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $99K, is 14% below the Indiana median midpoint ($116K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Indiana.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 79 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Indiana and 7,392 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,200 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,058 of the 7,392 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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