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X-energy · 3 weeks ago

Auditor V, Quality Assurance

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $173K/yr

10+ years exp

X-energy LLC is hiring a Quality Assurance Auditor to join its QA team. This role is responsible for performing Quality Assurance audits in support of X-energy’s reactor development project and ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Ensure X-energy suppliers comply with the purchase order requirements

Assist with supplier evaluations, qualifications, and periodic reviews of their performance

Work with Procurement to add suppliers to the approved supplier list

Guide the auditors and technical specialists during the audits

Plan, organize, and lead audits; prepare the audit reports per planned schedule

Report, register, follow-up, and track suppliers’ findings, deficiencies, and observations

Troubleshoot quality problems and contribute recommendations/solutions

Monitor and measure supplier performance and make recommendations based on analytics

Maintain NQA-1 lead auditor status

Work with Engineering and Procurement to facilitate supply chain quality assurance process methodologies

Assist Engineering in the development of commercial grade dedication packages

Assist with conducting internal quality inspections

Facilitate and provide on-the-job training to other auditors and technical specialists

Assist with implementation of QA Program

Support evolution/improvement of the reactor QA Program over the life of the program

Play an active role to ensure safety and quality culture is promoted and continually improved

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 some latitude for independent judgment

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

Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team

Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Certified nuclear Lead AuditorQuality Assurance regulationsCommercial Grade DedicationBachelor's degree in engineeringNQA-1 lead auditor statusQuality Assurance experienceNuclear issuesSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in quality/mechanical/industrial engineering or related field from an accredited college or university

Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role required

Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials, with objective evidence leading and supporting nuclear specific audits

Knowledge in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD)

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

Knowledge and understanding across a broad range of nuclear and manufacturing quality issues