Quality Engineer​/Source Inspector

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life‑saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you’ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview
The Quality Engineer / Source Inspector supports BWXT Canada’s commitment to a world‑class Quality Assurance program by executing inspections, tests, surveillance, and audits at supplier facilities and remotely. This role ensures products, processes, and documentation meet all applicable Canadian and international standards.

Location:

Cambridge, ON, Canada

Your Day‑to‑Day as a Quality Engineer / Source Inspector
Quality Systems & Compliance
Revise, maintain, and improve procedures and work instructions to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
Maintain quality management system elements, including vendor management, document control, and record retention.
Ensure process adherence through the development of procedures, flowcharts, forms, templates, checklists, and supporting documentation.
Support quality programs and initiatives across the organization.

Inspections & Surveillance
Conduct visual, dimensional, and NDE inspections of components, assemblies, forgings, castings, and fabrications per purchase order and specification requirements.
Perform source inspection and surveillance activities both remotely and at supplier locations.
Travel to vendor and customer facilities to support audit and surveillance activities.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Develop and execute process improvement plans using Six Sigma, Lean, 5S, SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R, and engineering studies.
Support product and process improvements through detailed failure analysis and nonconformance investigations.
Facilitate cross‑functional problem‑solving teams.
Provide training on quality requirements to production and support staff.

Collaboration & Communication
Communicate key quality requirements with internal stakeholders and external partners, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., TSSA).
Work closely with Shop Personnel, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Document Control, and Records groups.
Troubleshoot documentation and technical issues with customers and suppliers.

Job Structure
Reports to the Quality Programs Manager.
No direct reports.

Required Qualifications
Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing and Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
Applied knowledge of ASME Section III (Nuclear Facility Components) and ASME Section VIII (Pressure Vessels).
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and CSA N299 quality system standards.
Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.

Experience with technical writing, documentation, and quality record management.
Ability to interface confidently with suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies.
Strong communication skills,…