Director of Quality Assurance will lead both the programmatic and operational dimensions of nuclear quality organization. This role is evaluated on two equally weighted dimensions:
The Big 3 Responsibilities
1. Nuclear Quality Program Leadership
Own and improve the nuclear quality
management system across all certifications,
audits, corrective actions, and documentation.
2. Operational Quality Execution
Direct day-to-day inspection, nonconformance
management, manufacturing integration, and
supplier quality to ensure product conformance
and on-time delivery.
3. Organization Building & Customer
Interface
Build and scale the quality team while serving
as the company’s quality voice to customers,
regulators, and industry partners.
The following three areas represent the most critical responsibilities for this role. Together, they define the
scope of work that drives success for the Director of Quality Assurance
1. Nuclear Quality Program Leadership
Own and continuously improve nuclear quality management system to ensure
regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and world-class program execution across all certifications and
customer requirements.
• Regulatory & Certification Compliance
• Audit Management
• Corrective Action & Root Cause
• Quality Documentation & Records
2. Operational Quality Execution
Direct the day-to-day quality operations that support manufacturing, ensuring product conformance, first-time quality, and on-time delivery to customer specifications.
• Inspection & Verification
• Nonconformance Management
• Manufacturing Integration
• Supplier Quality
3. Organization Building & Customer Interface
Build, develop, and scale the quality organization while serving as the company’s quality voice to
customers, regulators, and industry partners.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Customer & External Engagement
• Strategic Quality Planning
Required Qualifications
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing quality leadership roles
• Significant experience working within nuclear quality assurance programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements
• Experience supporting ASME Section III nuclear component manufacturing
• Experience managing quality teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and audit management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage both executives and
shop floor teams
• Previous experience scaling quality systems during periods of company growth
Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting nuclear new-build projects such as AP1000 or similar reactor programs
• Experience with fuel cycle or enrichment manufacturing programs
• Experience supporting DOE or naval nuclear programs
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
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