Experienced Materials​/Metallurgical Engineer

Position: Experienced Materials / Metallurgical Engineer
Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Experienced Materials / Metallurgical Engineer

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $97,700 - $162,690

* Salary and grade commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Materials/Metallurgical Engineer at BPMI, you will work under limited direction and perform moderately complex critical technical functions to support company operations in areas including but not limited to performing materials engineering evaluations and analyses and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks. Cognizant areas may include planning, analyzing, documenting, inspection, and testing of nuclear, mechanical, structural, or electrical components, systems, equipment, and facilities.

Work may include chemical or materials evaluations, design reviews, operations support, safety analysis, and analysis/auditing of vendor's procedures and systems for quality control or manufacturing surveillance. Work may include independent assessments or participating on multi-disciplinary teams, research and development, and on-site supplier assessments.

This position requires knowledge and application of materials engineering techniques, principles, and practices employed in the area of assignment. You will be responsible to maintain the technical excellence of the Company within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee and manage complex materials engineering projects. Identify and complete performance measures, including root cause and post job assessments. Meet project and schedule requirements. Communicate status on a periodic basis to management and design team.
• Prepare and evaluate material and process instructions, standards, manuals, and specifications. Provide input to the preparations, follow, and reporting of material development programs.
• Initiate, plan, and perform thorough materials engineering oversight of supplier manufacturing processing and fabrication procedures.
• Conduct material analyses to determine the physical and mechanical properties of metals. Perform failure analysis on metal components to identify root causes, suggest improvements and develop solutions to prevent future issues.
• Team with other engineers performing related phases of the technical work to ensure integration of activities and plans. Act as a coach to less experienced employees.
• Prepare revisions to technical manuals, reports, or procedures in accordance with  quality standards.
• Conduct production reviews and quality surveillance; review and approve supplier designs and supporting technical reports on assigned components and equipment; develop and implement methods to improve supplier performance.
• Facilitate design for affordability reviews and prepare cost estimates; perform analyses and evaluations of supplier designs for material suitability, reliability, and integrity.
• Prepare letters to the Government providing technical information, recommending approval of technical actions, or obtaining approval of funding.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Stay current with advancements in the field of metallurgy and materials science. Understand advanced analytical tools and equipment.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering or B.S. degree in another engineering discipline with a M.S. in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience. Advanced…