Director, Quality

About the role

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to join our team. This role reports directly to the site General Manager and is responsible for leading a team of quality managers to ensure compliance with the quality management system and oversee internal root cause and corrective action programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and improve the daily operations of all quality functions to support a 24/7 production environment
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of quality managers to maximize their effectiveness and grow their careers
• Ensure a fair and transparent work environment for quality personnel that maximizes employee satisfaction and achieves business objectives
• Be the direct liaison with customer and government Quality Assurance management representatives
• Assure the maintenance of Quality auditing and inspection activities
• Revise and maintain Quality Management System instructions and procedures
• Establish quality specific training programs and initiatives for the site
• Facilitate a learning organization driving down escapes, rework and scrap by generating sound root causes, corrective actions and preventative actions
• Evaluate, test, promote, and adopt emerging technologies that support compliance to customer standards and improve the efficiency and accuracy of NDT
• Assure that product quality levels are maintained

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in Quality Assurance, Engineering, and/or related disciplines
• Minimum of five (5) years management experience
• Deep understanding of data management, business analytics, and performance metrics
• Exceptional communications and collaboration skills
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOE "L" security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Submarine Safety, Naval Nuclear and/or Commercial Nuclear quality experience
• Diversified background in machining, welding, fabrication, and NDE
• Working knowledge of Defense and ASME Code Specifications for pressure vessels

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. 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!

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $131,480 and $207,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Details of Participation

If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (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.