Quality Assurance Engineer
About the role
BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a U.S.-based company that provides nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. The Advanced Technologies (AT) group focuses on researching, designing, and developing innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality standards such as NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100D, ASME, NCA-4000, or NASA requirements.
- Demonstrated proficiency in generating technical reports and presentations using MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
- A U.S. citizen.
- Ability 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!
Pay
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000.00 and $134,000.00 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Paid time off.
- Mentorship programs.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Inclusive atmosphere.
- Continuous learning and training.
Details of Participation
- The base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) may be modified at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
- All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
- Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
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.