Nuclear QA Engineer — Lead Quality Program (NQA-1)

Safariland, LLC; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer paid life insurance and AD&D

Employer paid disability

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Work life balance

PTO, sick time, and paid holidays

Job summary

Safariland is seeking a Quality Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer to own, implement, and maintain the nuclear QA program across engineering and project execution. This role focuses on procedural compliance, program effectiveness, and requirements flow-down to ensure work meets ASME NQA-1 and customer QA requirements.

The position is project-based and not manufacturing-focused, requiring collaboration with engineering teams to embed quality through procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in the commercial nuclear industry or government nuclear work.
• Hands-on experience with ASME NQA-1 and/or 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience working in a project-based engineering or services organization.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve NVE's ASME NQA-1-based Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensure compliance with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B (as applicable), and customer-specific QA requirements.
• Manage QA procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Personnel to integrate QA requirements into project execution.
• Support project planning activities including quality plans, procedure selection, and requirement flow-down.
• Ensure contract, regulatory, and customer QA requirements are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, revise, and maintain QA and project support procedures.
• Ensure proper document control, records management, and configuration management.
• Review project documentation for compliance with applicable QA requirements.
• Review supplier and subcontractor documentation for compliance with purchase orders and QA requirements.
• Support supplier qualification, oversight, and surveillance activities (as required).
• Provide QA support for vendor audits and evaluations.
• Plan, perform, and support internal and external audits.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness reviews.
• Support the corrective action program, including issue identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Monitor quality trends and program effectiveness.
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures based on lessons learned.
• Ensure quality activities are performed in accordance with applicable Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ASME NQA-1

10 CFR 50 Appendix B

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Safariland is seeking a Quality Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer to own, implement, and maintain the nuclear QA program across engineering and project execution. This role focuses on procedural compliance, program effectiveness, and requirements flow-down to ensure work meets ASME NQA-1 and customer QA requirements.

The position is project-based and not manufacturing-focused, requiring collaboration with engineering teams to embed quality through procedures and documentation.