Quality Technician

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and 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.

 

 

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.

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

 

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 Technician, you will support by assisting engineering with development and testing activities You will assist in helping to develop manufacturing plans and inspection procedures.

 

Location:

The position will be in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office.

 

Your Day to Day as a Quality Technician:

• Provide quality control (QC) support and oversight for engineering, development, and testing activities.
• Select appropriate tool/gage and perform dimensional inspections using manual inspection tools and gages, CMM, optical comparator/vision system, 3D laser scanning systems, etc..
• Collaboration with project team for development of inspection and test plans including determination of inspection methods and calibration procedures.
• Assist with the development of inspection procedures.
• Assist with the development of manufacturing plans.
• Support current inspection equipment and systems.
• Participate in review and disposition of nonconformances.
• Prepare product data packages.
• Assist in identifying quality requirements for procurements and reviewing supplier proposals.
• Review supplier inspection plans and procedures.
• Perform source inspection at suppliers.
• Review supplier quality documentation for conformance to procurement requirements.
• Support additional assignments by management as needed.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate degree in a technical field plus eight (8) years of experience OR a high school diploma / equivalent plus ten (10) years of relevant experience is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years quality experience in a nuclear, defense or aerospace industry is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with inspection for product development, prototyping, and/or First-of-a-Kind applications.
• Experience with independent planning and performance of dimensional inspections including demonstrated understanding of selection and application of appropriate dimensional inspection techniques.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex drawings including understanding and implementation of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for inspection.
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