QA Manager

EnergySolutions; Barnwell (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions seeks a senior QA leader to design and implement QA programs across projects in the nuclear field. You will oversee QA activities, lead audits, and ensure compliance with NQA-1 and 10 CFR 830.122, while guiding staff and interacting with external auditors to uphold quality standards.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 10+ years of QA experience, with strong communication, problem-solving, and regulatory knowledge essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable quality-related codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Detailed understanding of how to prescribe, apply and assess compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a discipline or project on a daily basis.
• Strong knowledge of QA systems (i.e., corrective actions and supplier qualifications).
• Intermediate knowledge of the development of QA program/procedural documents.
• Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a specific area/location.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policies and procedures to ensure QA requirements are met.
• Provide QA oversight to ensure high-quality products and services for customers.
• Manage staff selection, development and retention; set goals and evaluate performance.
• Provide direction and training to QA/QC staff on QA/QC matters.
• Lead QA activities planning, scheduling and performance for client locations.
• Review customer contracts to identify QA requirements that must be met.
• Develop and implement surveillance programs and maintain document control systems.
• Serve as lead auditor on complex nuclear QA audits and interface with external QA audit personnel.

Skills

QA leadership

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

Documentation control

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

10+ years QA experience

Job description

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the design and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure quality requirements are met. Ensures adequate quality assurance (QA) support is provided to assigned sites/divisions/business units/projects. Is responsible for the effective development and implementation of QA programs/program elements to ensure all products and services meet organizational standards and customer requirements.
• Provides effective oversight of business group/project/discipline QA Program and QA Program elements to ensure high quality products and services for customers.
• Manages staff selection, development and retention. Establishes and monitors work goals and objectives. Evaluates employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.
• Provides direction, guidance and training to QA staff and quality control (QC) staff on QA/QC matters.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures and ensures staff is in compliance.
• Develops performance standards and objectives and measures progress toward these goals.
• Provides QA support-including planning, scheduling and performance-for QA activities.
• Prepares QA plans and leads QA implementation efforts at client locations.
• Reviews customer contracts issued to identify QA requirements that must be met.
• Evaluates, recommends and develops policies and procedures to ensure awareness of, and compliance with, QA requirements.
• Stays informed of changes made to applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Assists in preparing responses and corrective action plans and verifying implementation of corrective actions.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Assists with significant nonconformance and condition reports.
• Serves as the lead auditor on complex nuclear QA audits.
• Promotes communication to enhance and encourage employee awareness of QA requirements.
• Serves as the primary interface with external QA audit/inspection personnel.
• Develops and implements a surveillance program.
• Supports the maintenance of the document control and records management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of applicable quality-related codes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Detailed understanding of how to prescribe, apply and assess compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations
• Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a discipline or project on a daily basis
• Strong knowledge of QA systems (i.e., corrective actions and supplier qualifications)
• Intermediate knowledge of the development of QA program/procedural documents
• Proven ability to manage and/or monitor the QA activities associated with a specific area/location

Physical/Mental Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to carry up to 20 pounds; handle and reach below shoulder
• Ability to use hands to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb and bend/stoop
• Ability to effectively communicate; speaking, reading, understanding, writing and hearing clear English; pass audiogram in hearing conservation program as required by location
• Basic math and computer skills; ability to read blueprints
• Basic hand/eye coordination and depth perception
• Ability to work inside an office and outside
• Ability to work alone, work with others, and interact with the public
• Ability to drive a vehicle, travel overnight and perform under deadline pressure

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field or a minimum of 10 years of experience in the QA field

Certifications

• Certification as a lead auditor per NQA-1 preferred
• Certification as a certified quality manager preferred

Required Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear, engineering or manufacturing QA
• Considerable experience with NQA-1 or 10 CFR 830.122

Preferred Experience

• Commercial nuclear power plant or U.S. Department of Energy site experience

EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.