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Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Status: Full-time Professional

Annual Salary Range: $74,796 - $134,310

*Salary and grade commensurate with experience.

*Job Summary*

As a Quality Assurance Engineer at BPMI, you will perform quality engineering functions and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks. Cognizant areas may include planning, analyzing, documenting, and inspection of nuclear, mechanical, structural, or electrical components, systems, equipment, and facilities. Work may include chemical or materials evaluations, design reviews, operations support, engineering methods and software development, and analysis/auditing of vendor's procedures and systems for quality control or manufacturing surveillance.

This position requires knowledge and application of engineering techniques, principles and practices employed in the area of assignment. Individual is responsible to maintain the technical excellence of the Company within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

*Essential Duties:*

• Analyze the quality programs, systems, and procedures of suppliers to assess their capability to manufacture quality components.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing, testing, and inspection processes at suppliers' facilities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Review contracts to ensure proper application of requirements.
• Review supplier drawings and procedures for compliance with contract requirements.
• Conduct in-process surveillance of manufacturing processes at suppliers' facilities to ensure contract and procedural compliance.
• Re-Inspect components after acceptance by suppliers.
• Support resolution of technical and quality issues at the supplier.
• Interface with various internal and external stakeholders to support planning and execution of supplier oversight.
• Delegated engineering responsibility for all aspects of assigned tasks with guidance on non-routine tasks and occasional guidance on routine tasks. Resolve issues in area of cognizance.
• Communicate status of supplier health on a periodic basis to immediate management.
• Understand and implement the Company engineering policies and procedures in area of cognizance.
• Potential for up to 25-30% travel involved in this role.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

*What You Can Expect:*

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

*Minimum Job Requirements:*

• BS degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of some year(s) of experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for newer college graduates.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

*Preferred Job Requirements:*

• A B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• A proven track record of effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in supplier quality assurance.
• Previous experience using/interpreting geometric dimensioning a d tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with industry standards.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a project engineering organization supporting the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BPMI provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain management of the fabrication, testing, delivery, installation, and field support of nuclear power plant components installed in submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition, BPMI provides upgraded replacement components in support of refueling and overhaul activities, and aids in the ultimate storage and disposition of spent naval fuel. BPMI also delivers information technology and operational solutions to the Nuclear Navy, enabling them to fulfill their critical mission.

BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

BPMI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.