X-energy · 4 days ago
Engineer VI, Project Quality Assurance
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$147K/yr - $187K/yr
20+ years expX-energy LLC is hiring a Project Quality Assurance Engineer to join its Quality Assurance team. This role is responsible for performing Quality Assurance services in support of X-energy’s reactor development project, ensuring compliance with various quality management systems and regulations.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Ensure processes and documents needed for the reactor program Quality Management System are identified, established, implemented, and maintained as necessary
Analyze non-conformances and implements process improvement and corrective actions
Work with the engineers to facilitate process methodologies and improvements
Assist with conducting internal quality inspections
Obtain/Maintain NQA-1, CSA, ISO, and any other international recognized auditor credential as applicable
Assist with supplier evaluations and qualifications through audits, assessments, surveillances, and inspections
Facilitate, provide, and encourage appropriate company quality training
Report to appropriate leadership regarding the status of the quality programs and, where appropriate, concerns over significant risks and recommendations for improvement
Single point of contact for all aspects of quality for the assigned project
Originator and owner of the project specific project quality plan that includes customer specific quality requirements and any applicable key performance indicators
Play an active role to ensure safety and quality culture is promoted and continually improved
Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically for supplier and customer site visits
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and complete latitude for independent judgement
Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document
Serve as a mentor to junior team members
Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the organization
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) or related field from an ABET accredited college or university. Additionally, non-STEM degrees (i.e., business management, supply chain, project management, quality, technology associates degrees, etc.) will be considered in conjunction with prior work experience and training on a case-by-case scenario
Typically, twenty years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role required
Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials, with objective evidence leading and supporting nuclear specific audits
Extensive knowledge in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems
Extensive knowledge and experience applying quality assurance and nuclear manufacturing programs requirements and regulations. Examples of quality assurance requirements include 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, CSA 299, CSA N286-12, CSA 286.7, and ISO 9001
Extensive knowledge and understanding across a broad range of nuclear and manufacturing quality issues
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
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