(DOD Skillbridge) Quality Intern - BWXT

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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.

(DOD Skillbridge) Quality Intern -  BWX Technologies, Inc.  -  Euclid, OH 

Through this program BWXT Quality Department is seeking a motivated intern to work and learn in quality processes and procedures located in Euclid, Ohio. The successful candidate will participate in a practical, structured, systematic program of on-the-job training AND related instruction to develop existing military technical experience. Internship will be 4 – 20 weeks long and can only commence within 180 days before leaving active duty service.

• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career.
• Explore a career you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty.
• Earn real-world industry qualifications.
• Build experience and competency in your trade/ profession with our team.
• Expand your professional network of contacts.
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture.

Responsibilities:

• • Provide hands on support in the manufacturing of naval nuclear components.
  • Review and disposition non-conforming hardware.
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining work instructions to inspect parts in accordance with contract requirements, which includes determining the proper inspection methods.
  • May be required to design part specific functional gaging.
  • Review manufacturing process routers and sketches, ensuring processes are in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Verify process stack calculations.
  • Ensure material traceability is maintained throughout processing, from raw material to delivery of product.
  • Review history book documents such as product bill of materials (BOMs), procedure lists and product certifications to support shipping of hardware.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing, inspection, and test processes as issues arise.
  • Participate in projects such as lean/six sigma teams or process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Enrollment to the DOD SkillBridge Program is required. 
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving complex problems.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Familiarity with gaging and other inspection methods, including non-destructive testing (NDT) is a plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining – milling, turning, grinding, and welding is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

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.

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) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test 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.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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