Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Overview: Quality Assurance Specialist – Enrichment Operations As a Quality Assurance Specialist supporting BWXT's Enrichment Operations, you will play an essential role in maintaining and improving ISO 9001 quality processes and ensuring that products meet internal specifications, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. You will support inspections, audits, corrective actions, document control, and continuous improvement efforts within a high‑precision, manufacturing environment. This role is key to maintaining compliance, supporting operational excellence, and sustaining a strong quality culture across the organization.

Location On-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Your Day-to-Day as a Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Management System (ISO 9001) • Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. • Ensure compliance with documented procedures, work instructions, and quality policies. • Assist with internal and external ISO 9001 audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up. • Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and support root cause analysis activities.

Manufacturing Quality Assurance • Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections according to specifications. • Review production records, inspection results, and test data for compliance and accuracy. • Identify nonconforming products and initiate corrective actions following QMS procedures. • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve quality‑related issues.

Documentation & Records Control • Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and audit documentation. • Ensure controlled documents remain current, approved, and properly distributed. • Support change management processes and revisions tied to quality documentation.

Continuous Improvement • Analyze quality metrics and trends including scrap, rework, and defect data. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma activities. • Assist with training employees on quality procedures, standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Two (2+) years of experience in a manufacturing quality role. • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and requirements. • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control techniques. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. • Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE Q clearance. • Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting ISO 9001 certification or surveillance audits. • Internal auditing experience; ISO 9001 internal auditor training preferred. • Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA). • Experience using quality management systems (QMS) or related software. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles. • Broad knowledge of quality systems and tools such as ISO 9001, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma. • Experience with audits, CAPA processes, and corrective action documentation.

Skills & Competencies • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy. • Analytical and problem‑solving skills. • Effective verbal and written communication. • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment. • Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

What We Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance (as applicable). • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and continuing education support. • An inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and cross‑generational collaboration. • The chance to contribute to mission‑critical nuclear and national security programs. • Continuous learning and training opportunities to support long‑term career growth.

Pay: $70,000 - $103,000