Quality Section Mgr

BWXT; Erwin (TN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion

Mission-driven work

Ongoing training

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) in Erwin, Tennessee, seeks a Quality Section Manager to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of NFS quality policies, programs, and procedures, ensuring safe, cost-effective, on-time delivery and strong customer satisfaction.

You will supervise a quality team, drive standard procedures, audits, and data certification, coordinate with internal and external partners, and foster a culture of quality and safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• BS degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or mathematics; MS/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years experience; if non-technical degree, 20 years total nuclear or chemical manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Quality team with required qualifications and expertise for quality control and assurance.
• Lead development of standard procedures to implement quality requirements, policies, and programs.
• Serve as the designated NFS product certification official; manage data validation, review, and certify quality data.
• Lead integrated audit and assessment programs supporting regulatory compliance and risk reduction.
• Review and approve quality manuals, procedures, inspection plans, labs procedures, and calibration system manuals.
• Coordinate with internal/external organizations to ensure products meet specifications.

Education

BS in Physics/Engineering/Math

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

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 X, Facebook and Instagram.

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Quality Section Manager

Position Overview

Provide expert level leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the NFS quality policies, programs, and procedures. Provide NFS Quality Control and Assurance activities supporting safe, cost effective, and on-time delivery of product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Provide leadership, staff management and direction, and oversee client relationships. Champion for continuous improvement, performance excellence, risk reduction and a strong Quality & Safety Culture.

Location

On-site in Erwin, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Fuel Process and Development Engineering Section Manager

• Develop a Quality team with the qualifications and expertise to perform the required and necessary quality control and assurance functions.
• Enhance standards of excellence in company operations, utilizing benchmarking where feasible to promote a learning culture.
• Lead the development of standard procedures in the work place to implement Quality requirements, policies, and programs.
• Serve as the designated NFS product certification official. Manage the data validation and review, approve and certify the quality data for specified customer products.
• Lead the implementation of an integrated audit and assessment program that supports regulatory compliance, corporate assurance, and risk reduction.
• Review, edit, and approve Quality manuals, procedures, inspection procedures, sampling plans, laboratory test procedures, and calibration system manuals.
• Review inspections and audits of quality and regulatory programs; evaluate responses to findings and corrective actions for effectiveness; and provide follow-up reviews as necessary.
• Coordinate with internal/external organizations that specify Quality requirements to assure products and services are supplied that meet the required specification.
• Establish/coordinate a process to ensure quality requirements and specifications are flowed into procurement documentation and receipt inspection progress.

Required Qualifications

B. S. -- Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or Mathematics (preferred technical graduate degree). M. S. or M. B. A. preferred

Over ten years' experience in addition to the B. S. Degree. If a non-technical degree, then 10 years nuclear or chemical manufacturing experience required in addition to the ten years for a total of 20 years.

What We Offer

• 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: $131,480 - $207,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $131,480 and $207,000 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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