Nuclear QA Lead Auditor: Audit Program Leader

Construction Material Testing; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Lead Auditor to own the audit program under our nuclear quality assurance system aligned with ASME NQA-1. You will plan the annual audit schedule, lead internal and supplier audits, compile audit reports, and verify corrective actions to closure, maintaining independence from the work audited.

The role requires current NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or progression within 90 days, 5+ years in nuclear QA, and strong experience with CFR 10 and NQA-1.

Qualifications

• Current qualification as an NQA-1 Lead Auditor, or qualifiable within 90 days: documented training in auditing, participation in a minimum number of audits, and a written examination per NQA-1 Part II Subpart 2.23 (we administer the exam).
• 5+ years in nuclear quality assurance with hands-on auditing experience to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials testing, special inspection, or geotechnical services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain the audit schedule for the nuclear QA program: internal audits of every applicable NQA-1 requirement and supplier audits.
• Lead audits end to end — notification, checklist, entrance meeting, evidence, findings, exit meeting, report — and supervise auditors and specialists.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers of safety-related items and services; recommend additions/removals; perform surveillances; close corrective actions with evidence.

Skills

NQA-1 Lead Auditor

Auditing

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ASQ CQA (a plus)

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Lead Auditor to own the audit program under our nuclear quality assurance system aligned with ASME NQA-1. You will plan the annual audit schedule, lead internal and supplier audits, compile audit reports, and verify corrective actions to closure, maintaining independence from the work audited.

The role requires current NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or progression within 90 days, 5+ years in nuclear QA, and strong experience with CFR 10 and NQA-1.