Quality Engineer, Nuclear & Defense Systems

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Technical development support

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for BWXT Ordnance in Jonesborough, TN.

You will support QA/QC functions, ensuring compliance with program requirements, industry standards, and nuclear-grade specifications in a highly regulated defense manufacturing environment. You will develop quality systems, lead inspections, root‑cause analyses, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety, and Supply Chain to improve reliability and safety while maintaining thorough

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field; other degrees considered with minimum 10 years applicable quality experience.
• Minimum 4 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing, defense, nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or NQA‑1.
• Experience with quality engineering tools (FMEA, 5 Why, Pareto, control plans, root‑cause analysis).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and detailed technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience working with DU, radiological materials, or nuclear‑grade components.
• Familiarity with DOE, NRC, or defense program requirements.
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent training.
• Experience in supplier quality management within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection criteria, and process controls for DU materials and munitions components.
• Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and process assessments to ensure compliance with standards, regulatory requirements, and contract specifications.
• Investigate nonconforming material, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and program requirements; provide quality input during design and manufacturing planning.
• Monitor, analyze, and report quality metrics; recommend improvements to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Oversee inspection activities including dimensional checks, documentation review, and material traceability for DU components.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements related to DU and hazardous‑material handling.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure processes meet nuclear‑grade and defense‑level quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, reports, and evidence for audits, regulatory reviews, and customer deliverables.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

QMS ISO9001/AS9100/NQA-1

FMEA

5 Why

Pareto analysis

Control plans

Root-cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

DU/radiological materials experience

DOE/NRC/defense requirements

Six Sigma

Supplier quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Other degrees considered with minimum 10 years applicable quality experience

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for BWXT Ordnance in Jonesborough, TN.

You will support QA/QC functions, ensuring compliance with program requirements, industry standards, and nuclear-grade specifications in a highly regulated defense manufacturing environment. You will develop quality systems, lead inspections, root‑cause analyses, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Safety, and Supply Chain to improve reliability and safety while maintaining thorough