Quality Engineer

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-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 Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

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 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.

As our Quality Engineer, this position will be responsible for supporting the Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) Jonesborough, in person at the NOG-J plant site.

Jonesborough, Tennessee

• Develops and applies basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) techniques in review/release of manufacturing plans and inspection plans
• Prevents quality compliance issues by collaborating with technical teams in identifying and resolving product issues
• Works directly with other departments including but not limited to Operations, Programs, Contracts, Engineering, and Health & Safety to provide process analysis oversight on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet guidelines
• Prepares specifications and process parameters; development of rationale for cost estimates; and other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of responsibility
• Identifies and orders required gaging for program needs. Knowledge of SPC and other data in areas of responsibility and be able to initiate SPC requirement on new programs
• May perform supplier quality and vendor site visits
• Prepares written technical reports, inspection plans and customer documentation
• Creates presentations and presents internally
• Participates in open communication with the customer on quality issues
• Assigns work and directs less senior engineering staff and support personnel as required
• Interfaces with auditors, both internal and external
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the NOGJ quality documentation, inspection plans, and procedures
• Continually looks for process improvement opportunities within the Quality department and across functional areas within the NOG-J site
• Performs other duties as determined by NOG-J management

• Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Manufacturing discipline, and a minimum of two years of directly related experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Must possess effective, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of Process Control Designs
• Must have working knowledge of Statistical Process Control methods
• Must have working knowledge of Project planning procedures pertinent to the particular area of responsibility
• Must have working knowledge of Statistical Analysis methods
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings and specifications
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Ability to work…