Supplier Quality Lead

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator, we provide safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT operates 14 major sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and is the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our joint ventures support environmental restoration and operations management at numerous U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production and microreactors for defense and space applications.

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.

On‑site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

BWXT Enrichment Operations is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to support the Centrifuge Manufacturing Development Facility (CMDF). This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified supplier network capable of supporting prototype development, manufacturing readiness, and future production operations.

The Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as the primary quality interface between BWXT EO and external suppliers, ensuring purchased materials, components, and services meet technical, quality, schedule, and readiness requirements. The focus areas include supplier qualification, supplier audits, supplier development, source inspection planning, and supplier readiness activities that support the transition of centrifuge technology from development to commercial manufacturing.

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to identify supplier risks, improve supplier performance, and establish a robust supply chain capable of supporting future manufacturing scale‑up.

• Lead supplier qualification and approval activities.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems, technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, and capacity.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and determine appropriate supplier classifications.
• Support maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Review supplier quality documentation and certifications.
• Plan and conduct supplier quality audits and assessments.
• Evaluate supplier compliance with quality requirements and contractual obligations.
• Document audit findings and verify corrective action implementation.
• Support risk‑based supplier surveillance activities.
• Assess supplier readiness for prototype and production support.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, and process capability.
• Facilitate supplier corrective actions and root cause investigations.
• Assist suppliers in implementing process controls and quality improvements.
• Support development of strategic supplier relationships.
• Identify and mitigate supplier performance risks.
• Develop source inspection strategies for critical suppliers and components.
• Coordinate source inspections and supplier witness points.
• Verify compliance with technical and quality requirements prior to shipment.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities performed at supplier locations.
• Assess supplier readiness for new product introductions and manufacturing scale‑up.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, staffing, equipment, and process maturity.
• Support Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) and Technology Transfer Reviews (TTR).
• Identify supply chain risks affecting program milestones and production readiness.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and performance trends.
• Analyze supplier performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Escalate significant supplier risks and performance concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering on supplier technical evaluations.
• Support Manufacturing with supplier‑related quality…