Junior Quality Engineer

About BWXT Canada

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life‑saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations across Ontario and British Columbia.

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.

Position Overview

As a Junior Quality Engineer you will support BWXT Canada’s Quality organization by coordinating and improving the nonconformance process through disciplined review, standardized analytics, visual management, and structured problem solving. You will help ensure nonconformances are consistently assessed, prioritized, analyzed, and driven to timely closure by working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. In this role you will strengthen prevention of recurrence and contribute to overall operational quality performance while maintaining strong communication across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Inspection teams, with occasional interaction with suppliers or customers as needed.

Location: Onsite, Cambridge, ON

Responsibilities

• Review nonconformances for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.

• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and documentation standards.

• Support workflow from initiation through closure, including corrective actions.

• Monitor aging items and escalate overdue actions as needed.

• Promote consistent nonconformance management across projects and product lines.

• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, root causes, and recurring issues.

• Develop and maintain standardized analytical templates.

• Classify defects by type, cause, process step, and impact.

• Identify key drivers of rework, scrap, and delays.

• Translate data into actionable insights and support consistent reporting.

• Create dashboards highlighting defect trends, aging, and closure performance.

• Identify priority issues requiring immediate attention.

• Prepare regular reports for Quality, Operations, and leadership.

• Standardize visual reporting across projects.

• Ensure accuracy and usability of reported data.

• Facilitate root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone.

• Ensure thorough analysis of significant or recurring issues.

• Coordinate and track corrective and preventive actions.

• Verify effectiveness and completion of actions.

• Escalate barriers or ineffective resolutions.

• Integrate nonconformance trends into risk assessments (e.g., PFMEA).

• Identify opportunities to strengthen process controls and standard work.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address recurring defects.

• Support reduction of rework and process variability.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and defect prevention initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or operations environments.
• Familiarity with nonconformance reporting, corrective action systems, quality records, or root cause analysis (preferred).
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (nuclear, aerospace, heavy manufacturing, or industrial fabrication) is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar dashboard tools is an asset.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as Pareto analysis, Fishbone, 5 Whys, and basic FMEA (preferred).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow‑through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and support disciplined, fact‑based issue resolution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• Defined contribution pension plan and optional company‑matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP).
• Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed work‑week option.
• Employee referral program with bonuses of $1,500 and $3,000.
• Educational Refund Plan – up to $5,250 USD per year.
• Professional development – training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts and mental health support programs.
• Diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Team‑building activities organized by the Social Committee.