Amentum · 16 hours ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
Amentum is a company specializing in Nuclear Projects, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to be a key member of their Quality Management team. The role involves advising management on QA functions, supporting quality programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Support the maintenance of and improvement to Amentum's Nuclear Projects quality programs
Lead or coordinate the development, improvement, and delivery of training programs to improve quality
Support management with the tracking of quality system metrics for adherence to organizational or department targets, and elevate issues, when necessary
Perform audits in the Lead Auditor role
Manage and direct formal responses to external audits, assessments, and surveillances
Lead causal analyses to address deficiencies identified through audits, assessments, and surveillances, as required
Prepare formal corrective action plans, in conjunction with appropriate functional organizations, to address causal factors identified through the causal analysis process
Maintain the approved internal audit, assessment, and surveillance schedule
Support and execute formal assessments and surveillances of key processes to assure a high level of compliance with the QA program and associated regulatory requirements
Facilitate implementation of performance improvement initiatives and actions taken as a result of audit, assessment, and surveillance corrective actions
Provide training to staff, as necessary
Other Quality Assurance duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and application of applicable nuclear codes and standards, including 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, Quality Assurance Requirements; DOE Order 414.1D, Quality Assurance; and national consensus standard ASME NQA-1, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
Technical knowledge of the application of engineering, procurement, and construction practices sufficient to comprehend specified Quality Assurance requirements for these disciplines, including application of the graded approach in an NQA-1 environment
Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits, and causal analysis
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems
Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget
Education: A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience: A minimum of 2 years related experience
Quality Assurance experience should include knowledge of the elements of NQA-1
In-depth understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction concepts, principles, theories, and their attendant quality requirements
Proven track record of managing staff from multiple disciplines and coordinating quality oversight of all project activities
Preferred
Possess effective communication skills. Listens carefully and speaks professionally and clearly in all situations. Is able to create, read, and interpret complex written information
Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements, and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution
Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently, seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex and sensitive situations
Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events
Strong technical writing skills. Good communication, computer, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex quality oversight of projects with multiple work phases, locations, and distributed resources
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of ASME/NQA-1. NQA-1 Lead Auditor Qualification is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
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Funding
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$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
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