Director of Quality Assurance

Ecotal; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecotal is seeking a Nuclear Quality Assurance Director for a remote, United States-based role. The position leads the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive nuclear QA program across reactor development, licensing, procurement, construction, and leadership functions.

The role requires 10+ years in nuclear QA with strong program ownership, deep knowledge of ANS 15.8 and DOE requirements, and a proven track record in QA program development and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nuclear Quality Assurance with program ownership or leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of ANS 15.8 and its DOE-regulated environments.
• Experience developing or significantly improving nuclear QA programs.
• Knowledge of ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and DOE nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience across supplier quality, procurement, audits, corrective actions and document control.
• Demonstrated ability to support nuclear project development, construction, testing or operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the nuclear QA Program.
• Establish QAP description, procedures, quality records and controls.
• Ensure alignment with ANS 15.8, ASME NQA-1, DOE requirements, and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
• Implement graded QA approaches based on project risk and regulatory needs.
• Oversee nonconformance reporting, corrective actions and root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with engineering, licensing and project teams to integrate QA requirements.
• Build and develop the QA function as the organization moves toward demonstration and deployment.

Skills

Nuclear QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems management

Supplier quality & audits

Independent working with leadership

Tools

ASME NQA-1

10 CFR 50 Appendix B

Job description

Advanced Nuclear Technology | Remote – United States | Full-Time

We are partnering with an innovative U.S. advanced nuclear technology company to appoint a Nuclear Quality Assurance Director as it progresses through reactor development, regulatory activities and demonstration.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the development, implementation and execution of a nuclear Quality Assurance Program (QAP), working closely with engineering, licensing, procurement, construction and executive leadership.

The successful individual will establish a practical, risk-informed quality framework that supports reactor development, supplier oversight, testing and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the nuclear Quality Assurance Program.
• Establish and maintain the QAP Description, procedures, quality records and associated controls.
• Ensure alignment with ANS 15.8, ASME NQA-1, DOE requirements and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, as applicable.
• Implement a graded approach to quality assurance appropriate to project risk and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee nonconformance reporting, corrective action programs, root cause investigations and continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering, licensing and project teams to integrate quality requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Build and develop the quality function as the organization progresses toward demonstration and deployment.

Experience Required:

• 10+ years of experience in nuclear Quality Assurance, with significant program ownership or leadership responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of ANS 15.8 and/or its application within DOE-regulated reactor or research environments.
• Demonstrable experience developing, implementing or significantly improving nuclear QA programs.
• Knowledge of ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and DOE nuclear quality requirements.
• Experience across supplier quality, procurement, audits, corrective actions and document control.
• Proven accomplishments supporting nuclear project development, construction, testing or operational readiness.
• Ability to operate independently, engage senior leadership and establish effective quality processes within a growing organization.

Particularly Relevant Backgrounds

Experience within advanced reactors, DOE national laboratories, research/test reactors, reactor demonstration projects, nuclear technology developers or nuclear EPC organizations would be particularly valuable.

Location

Remote – United States

Travel to project facilities will be required as needed.