Process Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. invites applications for a Process Engineer to evaluate, improve, and support manufacturing processes across work centers. The role emphasizes material integrity, processing reliability, and product performance for metals and specialty alloys.

Collaboration with engineering, operations, and quality is central to driving improvements and standards. The position requires cross-functional work, data analysis, and the ability to lead material-related continual improvement

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing processes to understand impact of material properties on performance and manufacturability.
• Monitor quality notifications and partner with engineers to identify material-related failure modes and actions.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, and material-handling requirements for proper processing and integrity.
• Identify gaps in material specifications, testing requirements, and certifications for work scopes.
• Work with operators to assess shift performance and ensure proper handling of material sensitivities.
• Provide E&TS support to ensure material-readiness actions are completed.
• Review past work scopes and lessons learned related to material performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to standardize material-sensitive instructions across product lines.
• Develop material handling guidelines, process windows, setup drawings, and photo instructions.
• Use root-cause analysis to investigate defects and process-driven variations.
• Interpret data, identify trends, and apply statistical reasoning for improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects on material flow, reliability, yield, and scrap reduction.

Skills

Communication skills

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

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 require 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

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in evaluating, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes within assigned work centers and work cells. Your work will ensure material integrity, processing reliability, and product performance across a range of metals and specialty alloys. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent materials processing. You will help drive continuous improvement efforts, support root-cause investigations, and shape material‑related standards across the organization.

Location

On-site in Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day-to-Day as a Process Engineer

• Assess manufacturing processes to understand how material properties, behavior, and processing parameters influence product performance and manufacturability.
• Monitor Quality Notifications and partner with engineers to identify material-related failure modes, deviations, or property variances, generating next actions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, and material‑handling requirements to ensure proper processing, dimensional stability, and material integrity.
• Identify gaps in material specifications, testing requirements, certifications, and supplemental data for work scopes.
• Work directly with operators to assess shift performance and ensure proper handling of material sensitivities such as heat input, deformation, machining behavior, and environmental controls.
• Provide Engineering & Technical Services (E&TS) support to ensure material‑readiness actions are completed.
• Review past work scopes and incorporate lessons learned related to material performance, process‑material interactions, and specification compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to standardize material‑sensitive instructions across product lines for consistent processing.
• Develop supplemental documentation such as material handling guidelines, process windows, setup drawings, and photo instructions.
• Use root‑cause analysis techniques to investigate material‑related defects, recurring nonconformances, microstructural concerns, and process‑driven property variations.
• Interpret complex data sets, identify patterns, and apply statistical reasoning to highlight trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on material flow, processing reliability, yield enhancement, and scrap/rework reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers, Engineering Product Teams, and supporting groups to define or reorganize work centers based on material‑processing needs, new materials, or new equipment integration.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and an interest in working cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and Microsoft Office programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Materials Science preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering, materials engineering, or manufacturing involving critical material requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen andable to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments involving metals, specialty alloys, or complex material systems.
• Advanced understanding of material behavior, microstructure, and process/material interactions.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance (as applicable for the role).
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and continuing education support.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration across generations.
• The opportunity to contribute to mission‑driven work that shapes the future of energy.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities to grow throughout your career.

Pay: $76,000- $119,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 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.

Nearest Major Market

Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market

Knoxville

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