Engineering Journal Jobs in Coldwater Michigan

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

What We Do

We’re not just another parts manufacturer, Sport Truck USA, Inc., a proud division of FOX Factory, has spent over three decades perfecting what it means to build world-class suspension solutions and off-road components. What started as a local off-road shop has grown into a national leader in suspension design, engineering, and manufacturing, uniting iconic brands like BDS Suspension, Zone Offroad, JKS Manufacturing, and Baja Kits. You’ll work with a team that takes pride in what we build and ship. We offer competitive pay, solid benefits, employee discounts, and a workplace culture that values teamwork, accountability, and getting great products into the hands of our customers.

We design it. We build it. We test it. We deliver. From concept to finished product, we own the process — delivering better-designed parts and supporting enthusiasts with industry-leading warranties, same-day shipping, and technical expertise.

Being part of FOX Factory means our commitment to ride dynamics and performance runs even deeper. We leverage FOX’s global engineering, innovation, and performance heritage to push boundaries in every product we make — making vehicles more capable, more durable, and more ready for whatever the trail (or highway) throws at them.

At our core, we’re driven by a culture of quality, precision, and passion. If you’re into trucks, Jeeps, off-road culture, or just building cool things that people are genuinely passionate about — this is the place for you.

Position Summary:

Working within the Document Control Department, this person will analyze and review engineering and documentation additions and changes for accuracy, completeness and compliance to company and customer’s requirements. Duties will include creating part numbers for assemblies, fabricated and commercial parts. In addition, this position will be responsible for creating and altering multilevel BOMs, and submitting Engineering Change Orders.

Position Responsibilities:

• Generate Bill of Materials and Routings, assigning documentation and/or part/program numbers as applicable, device history records, and issuance of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure that proper procedures are being followed when making changes, additions and deletions.
• Maintain the Change Control Process. This includes the preparation of change requests, insuring the appropriate functional reviews and sign-off, and maintaining the records of the changes. Post changes to computerized or manual records, release documents, and notify affected departments.
• Consult with engineers, managers, and sales to prepare documents and change requests. Work with document originators to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain established data distribution system and expedite review, signature approval, and release of documentation in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain active, obsolete, and computerized files which support the documentation system.
• Participate in the training of new Engineers on how to use our systems.
• Participate in the development of new processes and in and process and system improvement projects.
• Development of a Master Data Management Tool together with the global team to streamline processes.
• ISO 45001 document control process set up: manage layer one and two documents release and audit.
• Troubleshoot attribute anomalies and conduct data cleaning in advance of Oracle transition.
• Manage docs release process, auditing and change management of future ISO9001 system.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as work well with a team.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to write or help write procedures and work instructions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Sharepoint and Outlook.
• Advanced proficiency with Filemaker, Epicor, Oracle and the ability to learn several custom applications.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Associates degree in business related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

2+ years of experience in business.

Experience In Engineering And Documentation Control Systems Preferred.

MRP software Experience

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office Environment

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note:

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.