Nuclear Quality Engineer: Process Improvement & Compliance

Standard Nuclear, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to reinforce our quality management system within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead root cause analyses, CAPA, and process improvements across production, with emphasis on NQA-1 compliance and supplier quality. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to strengthen product quality and operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years in quality engineering/quality assurance in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Proficient with root cause analyses and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce quality controls to meet specs and regulatory requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations for nonconformances and deviations.
• Implement CAPA and verify effectiveness across processes.
• Drive continuous improvement for quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Inspection tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated industry experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NQA-1

ISO 9001

AS9100

Job description

Standard Nuclear, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to reinforce our quality management system within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead root cause analyses, CAPA, and process improvements across production, with emphasis on NQA-1 compliance and supplier quality. This hands-on role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to strengthen product quality and operational reliability.