Location: Euclid, Ohio
Job Title: Resident Engineer
Status: Full Time Professional
Annual Salary Range: $77,600 - $146,500
*Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Job SummaryAs a Resident Engineer at BPMI, you will perform technical functions to execute the BPMI mission in areas including, but not limited to ensuring compliance with contract specifications, overseeing quality control, and driving process improvements at BPMI manufacturing suppliers. This role involves analyzing and improving manufacturing processes, monitoring and optimizing supplier performance, driving waste reduction and productivity initiatives, and supporting data-driven decision making. This role also collaborates with internal teams and vendors to meet project timelines and objectives, promoting operational excellence across all aspects of the project lifecycle, including compliance with industry standards, lean principles, and best practices. This Resident Engineer position provides in-shop quality and manufacturing oversight at our largest manufacturing supplier.
Periodic (~5-10%) travel to other sites is expected. Since the production facilities typically operate on a 24/7 schedule, this position offers some work schedule flexibility in accordance with company policy. Work conditions can include working in confined spaces, areas that are not temperature controlled, elevated platforms and lifts, etc. Personal safety emphasis in a shop environment is a must.
Essential Duties:- Lead operational performance, quality, and compliance oversight responsibilities for assigned suppliers or components.
- Interpret and apply technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing process information, inspection, and test procedures to ensure supplier contract compliance and efficient process execution.
- Perform audits, over-inspections, time studies, and process review; evaluate and track corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and process issues.
- Support BPMI engineering and program management activities, including review of vendor submittals, risk mitigation, process improvements, evaluation of vendor cause and corrective actions, and problem resolution.
- Analyze manufacturing progress against contract milestones and schedules; assess delays, bottlenecks, and constraints; and work with suppliers and BPMI personnel to meet program objectives.
- Collaborate with suppliers and other BPMI or Program stakeholders to conduct assessments of critical sub tier suppliers, evaluate their processes and controls, and resolve issues.
- Independently assess vendor performance metrics and identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
- Communicate status updates to management and document key oversight activities with stakeholders.
- Obtain and maintain necessary qualifications to fulfill assigned duties.
- 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:- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Civil, or related technical degree, from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Ten (10) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
- Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.
Preferred Job Requirements:- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for recent college graduates.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Outlook, etc.) and other commonly used business applications or role specific applications.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - including effective technical writing skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with strong attention to detail and deadlines. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
- Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Strong desire to learn and adapt to new challenges.
BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
