Nuclear QA Engineer: Quality & Compliance Leader

IMI; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401K plan with matching

Maternity leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

IMI plc is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to establish QA requirements and procedures ensuring products meet customer specs and industry standards. You will manage audits, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate client and third-party inspections.

The role requires extensive QA and auditing experience, including nuclear QA exposure, and a strong background in manufacturing environments. Travel up to 15% is anticipated, with competitive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• At least 1 year of auditing experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Quality Assurance environment preferred.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or updating a Quality Assurance Program.
• Experience in manufacturing environments producing finished products from raw materials; valve manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer orders and specifications to identify applicable quality requirements.
• Prepare Job Quality Requirement (JQR) documents to align customer needs with internal QA programs.
• Develop and implement inspection and testing standards, including acceptance criteria, to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor quality performance and conformance throughout the product lifecycle, from design to shipment.
• Coordinate customer and third-party inspections with internal Quality Control personnel.
• Lead internal audits and some supplier audits.
• Review audit results and participate in NIAC-related activities as needed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Nuclear QA

QA Program

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

IMI plc is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to establish QA requirements and procedures ensuring products meet customer specs and industry standards. You will manage audits, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate client and third-party inspections.

The role requires extensive QA and auditing experience, including nuclear QA exposure, and a strong background in manufacturing environments. Travel up to 15% is anticipated, with competitive health and retirement benefits.