Mechanical Tooling Engineer 2

BWXT • Mount Vernon, IN

2d • $79,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Tooling Engineer designs, develops, and procures tooling to support heavy-equipment fabrication, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role uses NX extensively and partners with production, welding, manufacturing, and engineering teams to create effective tooling solutions. It also involves working with vendors on pricing, kickoff meetings, and technical support throughout the build process. Regular time on the production floor is essential for understanding build sequences and gathering feedback.

The position prepares design reports, conducts peer reviews, approves drawings, and validates designs through structural analysis using hand calculations, MathCAD, finite element analysis (FEA), and other engineering tools. The role is based onsite in Mount Vernon, Indiana.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Nuclear, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology; or Physics.
• At least two years of engineering experience.
• Experience with solid modeling, preferably NX.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selected applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering.
• Prior experience providing engineering support in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in discrete manufacturing or the defense industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward a PE license.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling for heavy-equipment fabrication, including fixtures, platforms, gauges, and welding or lifting support equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams, end users, and engineering groups to review concepts and refine tooling solutions.
• Use NX to model, analyze, and finalize tooling designs.
• Work with vendors to obtain pricing, lead kickoff meetings, and provide technical guidance throughout the build process.
• Spend time on the production floor to understand build sequences, support product teams, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Prepare design reports, conduct peer reviews, approve drawings, and perform structural analyses using hand calculations, MathCAD, FEA, and similar tools.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.
• Potential annual cash incentive in addition to medical, retirement, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level