Quality Assurance Engineer at BWX Technologies

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWX Technologies is currently looking for a qualified Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team at our facility in Mt. Vernon, IN.

What we do

Situated on a 100-acre site, our facility has 600,000 square feet of shop area and a 1,000-ton lift capacity from the shop to the river. The Mount Vernon facility is equipped with large CNC machine tools along with sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment to produce components for naval nuclear reactors, which are used in submarines and aircraft carriers.

What you'll do

• Participate in procedure development and ownership, to include maintenance of ISO-9000 quality system procedures and work instructions
• Certify as Auditor to support internal and external quality system audits
• Collaborate with engineering and production personnel to support manufacturing delivery of first-time, defect-free product
• Participate in causal analysis of nonconformities and identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence and/or mitigating actions to reduce probability of recurrence
• Support resolution of quality issues and nonconformities
• Perform periodic surveillances and self-assessments to ensure quality system compliance
• Assist in the development and implementation of inspection plans and quality system improvements
• Support of inspection personnel, NDT Level III/NAVSEA Examiners and development of inspection techniques
• Perform maintenance of quality assurance records
• Perform analysis and trending of quality data to implement product improvement actions
• Perform supplier quality/oversight activities
• Participate in CAPA (corrective action) resolution for component processes
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects

What we need from you

• A Bachelor's degree is required with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering or technical discipline being strongly preferred.
• A minimum of two years quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have basic educational knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Hands-on manufacturing experience for industrial equipment and familiarity with both traditional and advanced manufacturing methods is desired
• Must have demonstrated the ability to lead teams of technical people and have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations
• Strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
• Experience with manufacturing for nuclear reactor applications is desired, but not required
• Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in a QA Engineering role, particularly those with a background in machining/welding manufacturing, non-destructive testing, shop surveillance, inspection, data trending, procedure development, supplier quality/oversight, and corrective action.

Benefits to working here

The Quality Assurance Engineer will work a 9/80 work week while receiving market leading pay, paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

Why work in Mt. Vernon, IN

• Small community feel conveniently located next to larger cities, including Evansville
• Offers a short drive to major attractions and metropolitan areas
• Beautiful city lying next to the Ohio River
• Year-round events on Mount Vernon Riverfront
• Low cost of living, thriving local commerce, A-rated educational system

Pay: $77,000 - $112,000

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,000 and $112,000 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. 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 in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. 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.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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