Supplier Quality Engineer

Position: Supplier Quality Engineer

Location: Camden, NJ; KPS Technology Center

Holtec International seeks applicants for its quality department based at the company's KPS Technology Campus in Camden, NJ. This department is responsible for assuring compliance with all regulations, codes, standards and customer specifications. At Holtec, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of in the global workplace.

Minimum Technical Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• NQA-1 Certified Auditor certification is desirable.
• Working knowledge and application with US NRC Regulations and European Standards such as 10CFR50 Appendix B and 10CFR21; and consensus standards of quality assurance, such as ASME B&PV Code, CSA N.299, CSA N.285, ISO, ANSI ASME NQA-1 ESPN, RCC-M, RCC-E, ISO 19443, ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 9712, and Appendices, ANSI N45.2 and the daughter standards, IEEE Standards.
• Familiarity with NDE techniques and applicable practices such as SNT-TC-1A, ESPN / RCC.
• Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication.

The Quality Engineer will work in a variety of quality assurance duties to ensure products meet the quality and technical requirements defined by Holtec. Within this role, the primary focus will be to work on a variety of quality assurance duties to ensure externally sourced products meet the quality and technical requirements defined by Holtec. This includes working across functional teams in the development and execution of complex plans for supplier audits, oversight, quality verification activities, and the certification documents for externally provided items. Domestic and International travel is required, with the ability to possess a passport and any needed Visa’s.

The candidate's principal activities will consist of the planning, development, implementation, communication and maintenance of the qualification and requalification of Holtec suppliers in accordance with regulations, codes, standards, and customer specifications. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of our products and procedures through rigorous audits, surveillances, inspections, implementation of quality control measures, and identification of areas for improvement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to building high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering or quality assurance, exceptional attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and shall perform the following day-to-day activities in this position:

• Help in the development of less senior oversight personnel with the execution of verification activities, supplier oversight, and resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Support cross-disciplined teams in the execution of supplier oversight activities to verify Holtec suppliers have implemented a Quality Assurance Program commensurate with the items/services being provided.
• Develop and implement supplier surveillance and oversight plans for complex and first of a kind procurement to ensure compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams in the resolution of complex supplier quality issues which adversely impact product quality.
• Perform verification and acceptance activities to confirm items and/or services being provided by suppliers conform to Holtec purchase order requirements.
• Generate robust certification documents, which identify the specific procurement requirements met by the purchased material or equipment, such as codes, standards, and other specifications imposed by Holtec and/or Customers, for major equipment and components.
• Participate in assessments and/or QSL maintenance of the global supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• Evaluate supplier quality plans, procedures, and processes to verify compliance with quality and technical requirements defined by Holtec Engineering.
• Perform reviews of procurement documents to verify technical and quality requirements have been correctly translated from Holtec design documents and Customer contracts.
• Follow-up on supplier corrective action, evaluate responses and ensure objective evidence substantiates adequate closure.
• Apply quality control techniques and statistical methods for collection of deficiency information to identify failure causes and trends, rate performance and measure effectiveness of supplier QA programs, and internal processes.
• Provide input to business development, procurement, and other departments throughout Holtec concerning supplier qualification and development.
• Write detailed segments of QA plans/programs according to current U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Holtec and customer QA standards for nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
• Investigate and report on compliance with technical specifications and verify accuracy of procedures, tests, and records. Review inspection and non-destructive examination procedures to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

The Company uses Kinetics ERP software and customized software for manufacturing, project management, supplier, and quality management activities in which the candidate will receive the necessary training. The Company’s business management is completely paperless and web-based. It is expected that the Candidate's work will involve frequent remote video contact with their counterparts at other HOLTEC operation centers and occasional travel.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: holtecinternational.com. Candidates interested in considering a career at the Company should submit their resume along with at least three references.