Quality Control Engineer

Quality Control Engineer

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.

The BWXT facility in Mt. Vernon, Indiana is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to join the Quality Team.

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

• Support of production manufacturing processes.
• Resolution of quality issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of inspection plans.
• Participate or lead audits of internal departments and suppliers to assure compliance to customer and internal requirements.
• Shop floor surveillance to ensure compliance to internal procedures and customer standards.
• Support of hourly inspection personnel and development of inspection technique documentation.
• Leadership of process improvement activities.
• Maintenance of quality assurance records.
• Participation on design teams for development of product improvement actions.
• Procedure development and ownership.
• Maintenance of ISO 9000 Quality system procedures and work instructions.
• Management of CAPA (Corrective Action) resolution for component processes.
• Design and implement functional gauges for BWXT hardware.
• Prepare capital packages for purchase of new gauges.
• Support other Quality Engineers with gauging and inspection planning needs.
• Develop and maintain Dimensional Inspection Technique sheets (DITS).
• Create CAD models and drawings. Strong solid model CAD experience a plus.

What We Need From You

Minimum BS Degree in Engineering or technical field is required. Three to five years of quality assurance, engineering or manufacturing experience is required. Solid math/statistical skills and knowledgeable in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and print reading. Experience or knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, welding and assembly preferred but not required. Experience or knowledge of inspection techniques including dimensional inspection, NDE methods such as ultrasound, mag particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection and/or radiography preferred by not required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Benefits To Working Here

In addition to rewarding work, the Quality Control Engineer will receive market-leading wages; 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: $77,000.00 - $116,000 The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,000.00 and $116,000 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.