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Welding Engineering Unit Manager, Automations and Robotic Operations - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio
The Welding Engineering Unit Manager is responsible for managing automation and robotic operation activities for engineers & technicians to support fabricating Naval Nuclear heavy pressure vessels in accordance with design and contractual specifications. In addition, they are responsible for helping to continuously improve the safety, quality, schedule, and cost associated with fabricating these components.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
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Responsible for ensuring the W.E. unit is properly aligned and supportive of all company objectives as it relates to the development, staffing, execution and overall quality of the weld process, automation systems and associated operations.
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Works collaboratively with departments to execute operational readiness activities such as equipment preparation, weld process development, weld/welder qualifications, training, testing and any other aspect of the job associated with robotic operations and automation systems.
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Works collaboratively with other departments to identify funding needs, constraints, equipment/parameter problems for assuring the timely completion of the weld and automation process relative to the overall schedule needs. Includes support of maintenance activities and equipment troubleshooting.
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B.S in Welding Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience with schooling, job, and/or research experience that provides the required proficiencies mentioned above may be considered.
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Strong communication and coordination skills, interest in working with multiple disciplines in support of component manufacture, process design, and component design/specification development.
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Ideal candidate has industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
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) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.
BWXT supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.
