QA Engineer - Nuclear Energy & Continuous Improvement

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision, &

life insurance

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Brook, Illinois, is seeking a detail-focused Quality Assurance Engineer to help develop and implement our QA program as we approach initial Kronos MMR construction.

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, you will perform audits, support supplier qualification, create quality plans, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and health requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; related experience may substitute.
• 5 years QA/QC experience, 2 years nuclear QA in a DOE/NRC or similar environment.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, ASME NQA-1, ASME III, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3.
• Experience/certification in non-destructive examination (UT, PT, RT).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.
• Thrives in a fast-paced research environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Quality oversight to ensure compliance with the QA program.
• Support supplier qualification and surveillance activities.
• Assist with the creation of quality plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection plans.
• Promote continuous improvement and timely reporting of quality conditions.
• Collaborate to implement quality improvements and conduct root-cause investigations.
• Lead and mentor personnel to reinforce correct behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and health requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

QA/QC

Nuclear QA

ISO 9001

ASME NQA-1

Non-destructive testing

Communication

Independent work

Critical thinking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NQA-1-2022

CSA N286/N299

UT

PT

RT

Job description

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Brook, Illinois, is seeking a detail-focused Quality Assurance Engineer to help develop and implement our QA program as we approach initial Kronos MMR construction.

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, you will perform audits, support supplier qualification, create quality plans, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and health requirements.