Technical Procurement Engineer

BWXT • Oak Ridge, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Procurement Engineer supports BWXT’s Oak Ridge, Tennessee operations and is responsible for sourcing and acquiring raw materials, engineered components, services, and other production-essential materials. The role ensures procured materials, components, and services meet technical, quality, regulatory, cost, and schedule requirements. It primarily supports BEO and contributes to broader Tennessee Operations initiatives as business needs evolve.

The position works closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Program Management, and serves as a technical interface with suppliers. It includes supplier assessments and qualification, technical procurement documentation, proposal and compliance reviews, issue resolution, cost estimating, and continuous improvement across the supply base. The role requires independent engineering judgment to balance technical requirements with cost, schedule, and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience in technical procurement, materials management, or purchasing.
• Experience with supplier qualification, ASME NQA-1, FAR/DFAR/DEAR regulations, and DOE facility operations.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, quality control, and failure analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical requirements, manage competing priorities, and prepare detailed procurement documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree.
• For candidates without an engineering degree: demonstrated technical capability and direct experience supporting engineering, supplier qualification, or technical procurement.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials, components, machining services, fabrication, forgings, welding consumables, and other technical commodities for production.
• Assess suppliers through audits, capability evaluations, qualification activities, and ongoing performance surveillance.
• Develop, review, and issue technical procurement packages, including specifications, statements of work, inspection and testing plans, and subcontractor submittal requirements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, technical exceptions, manufacturing plans, inspections, calibration records, and certifications for compliance with requirements.
• Serve as the primary engineering and technical interface with suppliers to ensure fabrication and material processes meet BWXT’s technical and quality standards.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams in resolving issues involving discrepant or degraded materials.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
• Support cost estimating and continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Apply independent engineering judgment to address complex procurement challenges while balancing technical, cost, schedule, and regulatory expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.
• Potential annual cash incentive, in addition to medical, retirement, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior