Quality Engineer — Nuclear Ops (On‑Site, Jonesborough)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, TN seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance across programs.

You will support the Nuclear Operations Group on-site, drive APQP, GD&T, and QA processes, and collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing quality. The role requires a BS in Engineering or Manufacturing, 7+ years of relevant experience, and ability to obtain necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing required.
• 7+ years of directly related industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings and specs.
• GD&T knowledge preferred (ANSI Y14.5).
• Experience with milling, turning, grinding, and metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with gauging, gage R&R, and inspection methods.
• Understanding of SPC and Process Capability methods.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily floor support to troubleshoot manufacturing, inspection and test processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Programs, Contracts, Engineering, and Health & Safety to ensure compliance.
• Responsible for contract review and quality planning on new and existing products.
• Apply GD&T to review and release manufacturing and inspection plans.
• Prepare specifications and process parameters based on customer requirements.
• Create and maintain APQP Core Tool documents per contract requirements.
• Identify, design and/or order part-specific functional gages as needed.
• Lead investigations and use root cause analysis to improve quality.
• Interface with auditors and perform supplier quality visits as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

GD&T knowledge

Process analysis

Root cause analysis

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Jonesborough, TN seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and compliance across programs.

You will support the Nuclear Operations Group on-site, drive APQP, GD&T, and QA processes, and collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing quality. The role requires a BS in Engineering or Manufacturing, 7+ years of relevant experience, and ability to obtain necessary clearances.