Quality Engineer

Position Overview

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement.

On‑site in Euclid, Ohio

• Provide daily floor support in the manufacturing of naval nuclear components.
• Review and disposition non‑conforming hardware.
• Create and maintain work instructions to inspect parts in accordance with contract requirements, determining the proper inspection methods.
• Design part‑specific functional gaging, when required.
• Review manufacturing process routers and sketches, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Verify process stack calculations.
• Ensure material traceability is maintained throughout processing, from raw material to delivery of product.
• Review history book documents such as product bill of materials (BOMs), procedure lists, and product certifications to support shipping of hardware.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, inspection, and test processes as issues arise.
• Participate in projects such as lean/six sigma teams or process improvement initiatives.
• Lead investigations and use root cause analysis to improve product quality related to scrap, rework, and defect reduction.
• Present to groups of employees, lead quality stand‑downs, or communicate recent quality issues, when required.
• Perform quality planning for new products and existing hardware.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another technical field.
• Entry‑level to senior candidates are welcomed; salary commensurate with experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) – preferred.
• Familiarity with gaging and other inspection methods, including non‑destructive testing (NDT) – a plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining (milling, turning, grinding, and welding) – a plus.
• Prior experience using SAP – a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
• Great attitude and proactive approach to identifying and solving complex problems.

Pay range: $70,000 – $103,000 per year, based on local market factors and experience.

• 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 across 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.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified or sensitive information, including an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to 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, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.

As a federal government contractor, BWXT and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities comply with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. All new hires will be required to adhere to applicable health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.