Quality Control Engineer

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

A pipeline or evergreen requisition means that the job description does not represent a current opening, but may be used to identify future candidates with skills and experience for frequent, critical-need positions. By applying, you are providing BWXT with consent to contact you for future openings of similar qualifications.

This position will be based at our Cunico facility in Long Beach, CA.

 

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 required 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.

 

Cunico, a BWXT company, was founded in 1951 in Long Beach, California and specializes in naval products for submarines, aircraft carriers, naval surface ships and LNG manifold/valve systems. This team manufactures Level 1 cold-formed and specialty fittings, piping systems and valves to Military Spec for the U.S. Navy, Electric Boat, Newport News, BAE Systems, Navantia, Ingalls and other companies in Europe.

 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

 

Position Overview:

As our Quality Control Engineer, you will review specifications, create and review quality documentation, validate processes, and collaborate across teams to uphold the highest quality standards.  

 

Location:

On-site in Long Beach, CA

 

Your Day to Day as a Quality Control Engineer:

• Review contracts and customer specifications to identify the required material property and NDT tests.
• Work with outside NDT labs to select the correct procedure and techniques accordingly.
• Issue purchase orders and follow up status with labs.
• Review parts measuring results, lab test certificates, material testing reports, and other required quality documents.
• Prepare final data package.
• Track and organize/archive quality records, such as calibrations, certifications, deviations/non-conformance reports, approved lab/procedure lists, etc.
• Follow quality program and procedures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering.
• Check products independently.
• Validate processes.
• Create/review quality documentations.
• Conduct internal and external, including customer and ISO, audits under supervision.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience is required.