Senior Welding Engineer, Nuclear Manufacturing BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more at 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.

We are a leading engineering firm dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing nuclear components. We are currently seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to join our agile team in Cambridge, ON. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in advancement of our welding capabilities by developing welding processes, ensuring quality standards, leading complex engineering projects, and implementing innovative production welding applications in support of growth opportunities within the nuclear industry (Small Modular Reactors, Microreactors, new nuclear technologies).

Your Day to Day as our Senior Weld Engineer: Welding Procedure Development: Develop and maintain comprehensive Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQs) to meet customer requirements and quality standards for complex nuclear components and vessels. Ensure that welding techniques meet the rigorous demands of manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance. Create and maintain material specifications for nuclear and conventional welding consumables including specification and additional testing for special requirements.





Support management of inventory for projects and manufacturing shop. Collaborate with cross-functional teams as the weld engineering lead, including quality assurance, engineering, and production, to troubleshoot and resolve non-conformance issues.

Product Reviews and Project Management: Conduct detailed pre-manufacturing product and drawing reviews, identifying necessary welding procedures, processes, tooling and fixtures to ensure operational readiness. Lead and take ownership of welding technical and implementation aspects of large, complex projects with minimal managerial oversight, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes to meet project timelines.

Process Development and Improvement: Evaluate and implement innovative welding processes, new applications and welding equipment to support ongoing and future manufacturing capabilities. Lead corrective actions related to welding and drive continuous process improvement and innovation within the manufacturing environment. Collaborate with shop employees and welder training program to implement best practices in welding processes for optimal performance and reduced rework.

Documentation and Database Maintenance: Maintain meticulous records of welding equipment, consumables, and operational best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Oversee the maintenance of databases containing historical data and past performance metrics for welding operations. Act as a cross-functional liaison, providing guidance and training to peers and shop personnel on welding processes, techniques, and equipment use.

Mentor and develop junior and intermediate welding engineers to become lead welding engineers and develop technical expertise. Facilitate training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of staff involved in welding operations. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (MSc, MEng, or PhD is considered an asset).

Professional Designation: P.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or a related discipline. A minimum of 10 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and codes (eg, TSSA, ASME, CNSC, NRC, etc)



Proficient in Microsoft Office with preferred experience in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Familiarity with CSA machine guarding, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.

Experience in the Nuclear industry is strongly preferred.

Comprehensive Health

Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you feeling your best.

Secure Your

Future – Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP) Work-Life Balance – Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available Help Grow Our Team – Earn generous referral bonuses with our two-tiered Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000!).

Professional

Development – Gain access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities to advance your career. Fun & Connection – Engage in team-building activities organized by our Social Committee. 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. Learn more about how BWXT employs nuclear technology to solve some of the world’s most important problems. BWXT’s capabilities video showcases our innovation in commercial nuclear power, addressing climate change, as well as our advanced nuclear medicine products treating patients around the world.

BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. Welding, Manufacturing Engineer, Nuclear Engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Engineering, Management #

📌 Senior Welding Engineer, Nuclear Manufacturing (Cambridge)
🏢 BWX Technologies
📍 Cambridge