Quality Technician

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

• Provide quality control (QC) support and oversight for engineering, development, and testing activities.
• Perform dimensional inspections using various instruments and techniques.
• Develop inspection and test plans including determination of inspection methods and calibration procedures.
• Absorb and assist with the development of inspection procedures.
• Absorb and assist with the development of manufacturing plans.
• Support current inspection equipment and systems.
• Participate in review and disposition of nonconformances.
• Prepare product data packages.
• Absorb and assist with the identification of quality requirements for procurements and reviewing supplier proposals.
• Review supplier inspection plans and procedures.
• Perform source inspection and witness surveillance at suppliers.
• Review supplier quality documentation for conformance to procurement requirements.
• Support additional assignments by management as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associate degree in a technical field plus four (4) years of experience OR a high school diploma / equivalent plus eight (8) years of relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of quality experience in a nuclear, defense or aerospace industry is required.
• Must have experience performing dimensional inspections with a demonstrated understanding of dimensional inspection techniques.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex drawings and understand ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must have knowledge of inspection tools, systems, techniques and NDE methods.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in generating technical reports and presentations using MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform in a collaborative team environment with minimal procedural guidance and supervision.
• 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.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate degree in a technical field plus four (4) years of experience OR a high school diploma / equivalent plus eight (8) years of relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of quality experience in a nuclear, defense or aerospace industry is required.
• Must have experience performing dimensional inspections with a demonstrated understanding of dimensional inspection techniques.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex drawings and understand ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must have knowledge of inspection tools, systems, techniques and NDE methods.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in generating technical reports and presentations using MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform in a collaborative team environment with minimal procedural guidance and supervision.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience with inspection for product development and/or prototyping.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1, ASME NCA-4000 and NASA.
• Experience with product development and prototyping.
• Experience with laser metrology (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN, etc.).
• Experience with CMM programming and/or manual CMM inspection.

Benefits

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

$65,000.00 - $103,000.00 The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000.00 and $103,000.00 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. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

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.