BWXTEO - Director of Quality

Director of Quality

At BWX Technologies, Inc., 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.

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 Quality's 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. Bachelor's 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 :

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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. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and 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 clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and 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.