Nuclear Manufacturing: Supplier Quality Engineer

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BWXT Enrichment Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to develop and maintain a qualified supplier network supporting prototype development, readiness, and future production.

As the primary quality interface with external suppliers, you will lead supplier qualification, audits, development, and source inspection planning to ensure materials meet requirements and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Leads supplier qualification and approval activities.
• Evaluates supplier quality systems, technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, and capacity.
• Conducts supplier risk assessments and determine appropriate supplier classifications.
• Supports maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Reviews supplier quality documentation and certifications.
• Plans and conducts supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Evaluates supplier compliance with quality requirements and contractual obligations.
• Documents audit findings and verify corrective action implementation.
• Supports risk-based supplier surveillance activities.
• Assess supplier readiness for prototype and production support.
• Partners with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and process capability.
• Facilitates supplier corrective actions and root cause investigations.
• Assists suppliers in implementing process controls and quality improvements.
• Supports development of strategic supplier relationships.
• Identifies and mitigates supplier performance risks.
• Develops source inspection strategies for critical suppliers and components.
• Coordinates source inspections and supplier witness points.
• Verifies compliance with technical and quality requirements prior to shipment.
• Supports First Article Inspection (FAI) activities performed at supplier locations.
• Assess supplier readiness for new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up.
• Evaluates supplier capacity, staffing, equipment, and process maturity.
• Supports Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) and Technology Transfer Reviews (TTR).
• Identifies supply chain risks affecting program milestones and production readiness.
• Develops and maintains supplier scorecards.
• Monitors supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and performance trends.
• Analyzes supplier performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Escalates significant supplier risks and performance concerns.
• Collaborates with Engineering on supplier

Job description

BWXT Enrichment Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to develop and maintain a qualified supplier network supporting prototype development, readiness, and future production.

As the primary quality interface with external suppliers, you will lead supplier qualification, audits, development, and source inspection planning to ensure materials meet requirements and schedules.