Quality Assurance Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit . Follow us on LinkedIn ( , X ( , Facebook ( and Instagram ( .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. 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 required 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.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT's Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:

As our Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of design, analysis, and prototyping activities for new nuclear systems through testing, documentation review, and oversight.

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

Your Day to Day as a Quality Assurance Engineer:

• Monitor design and analysis activities of new nuclear systems for compliance with customer, regulatory, and BWXT requirements.

• Provide oversight and support of development, testing, and prototype activities.

• Conduct reviews of engineering documents, drawings, plans, and software to ensure that applicable quality requirements are met.

• Identify quality requirements for procurements.

• Assist with supplier evaluations and qualification through audits, assessments, and surveillances.

• Review supplier quality documentation.

• Assist with and review disposition of nonconformances.

• Participate in quality program development including preparation of quality plans and procedures.

• Participate in periodic internal audits, surveillances, and assessments.

• Evaluate the adequacy and completeness of corrective actions and lead root cause analysis.

• Support additional assignments as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field is required.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience is required, including at least five (5) years of experience in quality engineering in the nuclear, defense, or aerospace industry.

• Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.

• Must have a demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality standards such as NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100D, ASME, NCA-4000, or NASA requirements.

• Must have demonstrated proficiency in generating technical reports and presentations using MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of government regulations applied to quality assurance including 10 CFR50 App. B, 10 CFR 830.120, DOE O 414.1 and 10 CFR 71 is desired.

• Experience as NQA-1 or ISO 9001/AS9100 auditor is desired.

• Knowledge of inspection tools, systems, and techniques is desired.

• Knowledge of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) of item, services and software is desired.

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.

• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.

• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.

• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.