Contract Quality Engineer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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Position Overview:
As our Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position will be responsible for supporting the Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) Jonesborough, in person at the NOG-J plant site. Your responeibilities will include providing quality engineering support acorss multiple programs; developing and implementing quality assurance processes; conducting audits, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement; and creating APQP documents required for the program. The Quality Engineer will be a member of a quality team at NOG-J and will report to the Sr. Manager of Quality.
Location:
On-site in Jonesborough, TN
Your Day to Day as a Quality Engineer:

• Provide daily floor support to troubleshoot manufacturing, inspection and test processes.
• Works directly with other departments including but not limited to Operations, Programs, Contracts, Engineering, and Health & Safety to provide process analysis oversight on a continuing basis to enforce requirements and meet guidelines.
• Responsible for Contract Review and quality planning on new and existing products.
• Applies basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) techniques in review/release of manufacturing plans and inspection plans.
• Prepare specifications and process parameters based on customer requirements.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining APQP Core Tool documents in accordance with contract requirements.
• May be required to identify, design and/or order part specific functional gaging to meet contractual needs.
• Continually looks for process improvement opportunities within the Quality department and across functional areas within the NOG-J site
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the NOGJ quality documentation, inspection plans, and procedures
• Lead investigations and use root cause analysis to improve product quality.
• Participates in open communication with the customer on quality issues
• Interfaces with auditors, both internal and external
• May perform supplier quality and vendor site visits
• Perform other duties as determined by NOG-J management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.
• At least 7 years of directly related experience in an industrial or manufacturing enrivonment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Experience developing APQP Core Tool documentation.
• Working knowledge of milling, turning, grinding, and metal fabrication manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with gaging, performing gage R&R studies, inspiection of machine compoenents, and other inspection methods.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and analysis.
• Working knowledge of Process Capability methods and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Must possess effective, clear, and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization.
• Ability to travel as requiredb y the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense (DOD) and/or a Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Prior experience with foundry operations.
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Prior experience using SAP.

What We Offer:

• 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 between different 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!

Pay: $99,410 - $157,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,410 and $157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
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