
Manufacturing Engineer
Mount Vernon, INJob$79–119K/yrSeen 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
BWXT seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate programs and develop project recovery plans. The role reviews contract and design requirements, tracks schedules and deliverables, and works with the Unit Manager to maintain contract performance metrics. It also interfaces with Design and Manufacturing Engineering on component design changes and supports new-work quotes through technical reviews and person-hour estimates. The position is on-site in Mount Vernon, Indiana.
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Full 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 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:
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you will act as the primary point of contact and coordinator for our programs, leveraging your expertise to develop comprehensive recovery plans for a variety of projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed reviews of contract and design requirements to ensure the acceptance of quality notifications, actively tracking project schedules and deliverables, and collaborating closely with the Unit Manager to optimize contract performance metrics. Your experience will be beneficial as you interface with both Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams to effectively manage changes to component designs and support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing precise person-hour estimates. This position also offers the opportunity to take on special assignments as deemed necessary, making it an excellent opportunity to further enhance your engineering career in a collaborative environment.
Location:
On-site in Mount Vernon, Indiana
Your Day to Day as a Manufacturing Engineer:
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Serve as the primary point of contact/coordinator for the program
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Assist in developing detailed recovery plans for projects
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Perform reviews of contract and design requirements for acceptance of quality notifications
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Track status of project schedules and deliverables
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Work with Unit Manager to maintain contract performance metrics.
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Interface with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to manage change to component designs
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Support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing person-hour estimates
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Perform special assignments as deemed necessary.
Required Qualifications:
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BQ - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear or Manufacturing Engineering Technology; or Physics
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Preferred Qualification "PQ" - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering
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Two or more years engineering experience required
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The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance is required.
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US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Prior experience providing engineering support in a heavy manufacturing environment.
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Proficiency in MS Office
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Familiarity with SAP preferred
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 5,443 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$79–119K/yr
- Indiana median$77–124K/yr48 salary ranges
- US median$95–141K/yr3,103 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $99K, is 3% below the Indiana median midpoint ($102K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Indiana.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 133 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Indiana and 5,443 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Indiana
- Actalent12 open
- BWXT (this employer)9 open
- BWX Technologies, Inc.8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,279 postings).
- Education
- 2,966 of the 5,443 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (54%) 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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