Manager, Quality Control

About BWXT

BWXT is a U.S.

-based manufacturing and engineering innovator focused on nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. The company employs over 7,800 people across 14 major sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. BWXT provides precision components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry and supports U.S. defense and naval nuclear propulsion.

Quality Control Manager – Enrichment Operations, Oak Ridge, TN The Manager, Quality Control oversees the execution and continuous improvement of quality control processes within Enrichment Operations. The role ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements through the management of inspection programs, testing protocols, nonconformance resolution, and corrective action implementation. The position provides technical leadership, coaching, and oversight to QC personnel, working cross‑functionally with operations, engineering, maintenance and regulatory teams.

• Lead and manage daily quality control operations across assigned production and inspection areas.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, DOE requirements, regulatory standards and customer specifications.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection criteria and acceptance standards.
• Oversee nonconformance documentation, root‑cause evaluations and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Coordinate calibration, testing and measurement activities to ensure equipment accuracy and readiness.
• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve quality issues and support process improvements.
• Support audits, assessments and readiness reviews conducted by DOE, customers or regulatory agencies.
• Provide quality‑related input for project designs, modifications and process changes.
• Train and mentor quality control inspectors and technicians.
• Prepare reports, metrics and presentations to leadership on quality performance and improvement actions.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, industrial technology or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality control, inspection or quality engineering in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading technical teams or inspection groups.
• Strong knowledge of QC tools, methods and measurement systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Calypso CMM programming and routine maintenance (required).

• Experience in nuclear, DOE, defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQT or CQA.
• Knowledge of corrective action programs, root‑cause analysis tools and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting audits and assessments by regulatory or customer organizations.

$114,000 – $180,000 per year, based on market factors and candidate qualifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. The company ensures that all personnel actions, such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, training and social programs, are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status.

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 for access to classified/sensitive information, involving extensive background investigations.

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