Manufacturing quality engineering

Supplier Quality Engineer
BWXT Enrichment Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support the Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility (CMDF). This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified supplier network capable of supporting prototype development, manufacturing readiness, and future production operations. The Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as the primary quality interface between BWXT EO and external suppliers, ensuring purchased materials, components, and services meet technical, quality, schedule, and readiness requirements.
Evaluates supplier quality systems, technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, and capacity.
Conducts supplier risk assessments and determine appropriate supplier classifications.
Reviews supplier quality documentation and certifications.
Plans and conducts supplier quality audits and assessments.
Evaluates supplier compliance with quality requirements and contractual obligations.
Documents audit findings and verify corrective action implementation.
Supports risk-based supplier surveillance activities.
Assesses supplier readiness for prototype and production support.
Partners with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and process capability.
Assists suppliers in implementing process controls and quality improvements.
Identifies and mitigates supplier performance risks.
Verifies compliance with technical and quality requirements prior to shipment.
Supports First Article Inspection (FAI) activities performed at supplier locations.
Assesses supplier readiness for new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up.
Evaluates supplier capacity, staffing, equipment, and process maturity.
Supports Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) and Technology Transfer Reviews (TTR).
Identifies supply chain risks affecting program milestones and production readiness.
Monitors supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and performance trends.
Analyzes supplier performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
Escalates significant supplier risks and performance concerns.
Collaborates with Engineering on supplier technical evaluations.
Supports Manufacturing with supplier-related quality issues.
Supports Configuration Management and Engineering Change activities impacting suppliers.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline (or 8 years experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree).
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Engineering, or Supply Chain Quality.
S. citizen.
E. security clearance.
Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical device, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP).
Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions.
Experience with precision machining, fabrication, or complex manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with ISO,9001, NQA-1, or regulated manufacturing environments
ISO 9001, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis (Cp/Cpk), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ERP/MRP Systems, Power BI or Similar Analytics Tools
Key Performance Indicators:

Supplier Schedule Performance
Supplier Performance Improvement
Supplier Risk Identification
Risk Mitigation Effectiveness