BWXTEO Director of Quality

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 7800 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. BWXTs technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information visit . 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 youre an experienced professional or just starting your career youll find opportunities to challenge yourself learn from seasoned experts and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require 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.

At BWXT we are committed to delivering innovative nuclear solutions that contribute to a better world. We recently announced a new venture in advanced uranium enrichment designed to support a new era of energy innovation and national security while modernizing the fuel cycle. As a trusted leader in nuclear operations we are expanding into the enrichment sector and are actively seeking visionary leaders to help shape the future of nuclear energy in the United States.

BWXT is seeking a high-impact Director of Quality to lead all Quality Assurance and Quality Control efforts for this greenfield uranium enrichment and centrifuge manufacturing operation. This experienced leader will play a foundational role in building a fully compliant high-reliability quality program from the ground upone that meets stringent nuclear and regulatory standards including those of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Location
On-site in Oak Ridge TN

Your Day to Day as the Director of Quality:

Quality Strategy & Execution:

• Design and implement the enterprise-wide quality strategy aligned with nuclear-grade manufacturing and enrichment operations.

Startup Execution:

• Establish quality systems infrastructure and governance for a new facilityfrom initial setup through production scale-up.

Regulatory & Licensing Interface:

• Lead Qualitys interface with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and support licensing efforts by providing QA inputs and ensuring alignment with NRC quality-related requirements.

Enrichment Experience Application:

• Apply firsthand experience from previous uranium enrichment operations to guide the development of QA/QC practices specific to gas centrifuge or related technologies.

Audit & Compliance:

• Lead internal audits and support external inspections; maintain compliance with NQA-1 10 CFR Part 70 10 CFR Part 50/52 and DOE/NRC standards.

Team Development:

• Build and lead a robust Quality organization including QA QC Supplier Quality and Nuclear Licensing support functions.

Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Work closely with Engineering Manufacturing Licensing EH&S and Supply Chain to embed quality across all business processes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of quality safety and operational excellence using Lean Six Sigma and best-in-class practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within the nuclear enrichment defense or a highly regulated energy sector.
• 5 years in senior leadership roles overseeing QA/QC in nuclear or enrichment environments.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Direct experience with uranium enrichment processes (e.g. gas centrifuge) and associated manufacturing quality practices is required.
• Strong understanding of NRC licensing requirements and experience supporting or leading quality-related aspects of licensing submissions and inspections.
• Deep knowledge of NQA-1 10 CFR regulations ISO 9001 and quality programs in NRC-licensed facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in startup or greenfield environments.

• Ability to report to an assigned work location. This is not a remote opportunity.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (active clearance strongly preferred).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including health dental and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paidtime 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: $161000- $233000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $161000 and $233000 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 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 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigationand must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship)ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearancewhich involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigationdrug testand previous employment reference verifications.

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

BWX Technologies Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services job openings and fees to be paid (Agreement). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXTs Talent Acquisition team at #LI-BT1