Engineer IV, Project Quality Assurance

X-energy; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to lead QA activities for the reactor development program. The role ensures compliance with NRC, DOE, CNSC, ISO and other applicable standards, and supports supplier qualifications and process improvements.

The candidate will champion safety culture and manage quality plans, travel internationally and domestically as needed, and interact with project leadership to address risks and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and ABET accreditation; non-STEM degrees considered with experience.
• Typically ten years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QMS processes for the reactor program are identified, established, implemented and maintained.
• Analyse non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers to facilitate process improvements and methodologies.
• Assist with internal quality inspections and supplier evaluations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Lead Auditor

CGD/ISO knowledge

Nuclear QA experience

Regulations familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree

Work-experience in QA (10 yrs)

Job description

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

This role is responsible for performing Quality Assurance services in support of X-energy’s reactor development project, including documenting, implementing, and maintaining United States Commercial Nuclear, Department of Energy, Canadian Nuclear and International Quality Management systems. Ensures compliance to applicable NRC, DOE, CNSC and ISO requirements for all project activities. This includes responsibility for relevant administrative and technical quality decisions. Applies detailed knowledge, understanding and experience in the functional discipline and its practical application, industry codes, guidelines, and regulations. Actively support safety culture and Quality Assurance activities associated with X-energy’s reactor development related to supply chain activities, graphite irradiation, and fuel qualification programs.

Job Profile Tasks/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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• 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, 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) and ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Construction quality assurance.

Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$135,000- $157,500

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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