QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTOR

Premier Technology; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

4-day work week

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Premier Technology is seeking a Quality Assurance Director to lead the QA program and ensure regulatory compliance across manufacturing.

The role requires oversight of audits, supplier qualifications, and nonconformance processes, with a focus on continuous improvement and a culture of quality ownership. On-site, government contract environment, U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
• Five to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee internal and external audits, surveillances, and gap analyses.
• Lead root cause analyses and manage corrective and nonconformance processes.
• Oversee supplier qualification and audits.
• Provide oversight of QA and inspection activities throughout manufacturing.
• Maintain QA program and regulatory compliance with ASME NQA-1 and DOE guidelines.
• Manage QA team hiring, training, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Other)

Tools

ASME NQA-1

10 CFR 50 Appendix B

DOE Guidelines

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Job Classification

Exemption Type

Exempt

Travel

Location

BLACKFOOT - Blackfoot, ID 83221 US (Primary)

Job Description

Primary Function:
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Director to join our team. The quality assurance director will provide leadership and oversight of the company’s Quality Assurance Program and Quality Management System. The Quality Assurance Director plays a key role in upholding product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing processes. This position supports project teams and customers to ensure the project meets quality standards, project requirements, and technical specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute internal and external audits, surveillances, and gap analyses to verify regulatory compliance.
• Establish, update, and maintain the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and procedures aligned with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.
• Lead root cause analyses and manage corrective and nonconformance processes.
• Oversee supplier qualification, commercial-grade dedications, and vendor audits.
• Provide oversight of quality control and inspection activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Deep familiarity with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, 10 CFR 71 Sub-Part H, 10 CFR 72 Subpart G, 10 CFR 830, and DOE/NRC Guidelines.
• Provide oversight of supplier quality and procurement quality requirements.
• Manage the QA team, including hiring, training, supervising, and motivating staff to achieve quality objectives.
• Establish a culture of quality ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of a collaborative environment, with an emphasis on customer service, respect, and candor. Safety is a cultural value, and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working under NQA-1, ISO, and/or DOE Order 414.1D quality programs.
• Experience with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3
• Experience with ASME Section III and/or ASME Section VIII quality programs
• Experience with AISC quality program.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) from a four-year college or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires US Citizenship (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is combination of shop and office setting. The employee will frequently find it necessary to enter a manufacturing environment. The manufacturing environment is typical of that type of setting – employees may be exposed to inclement weather, loud noises, tripping hazards; and there may be exposure to sparks, welding arc, open flame, and moving equipment.

Benefit Options

• Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life
• Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Other benefits

• 4-Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Craft Development and Training Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee and Dependent Scholarships

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every applicant. Our process is to contact only those selected for further consideration. We truly appreciate your interest in Premier Technology. Unless otherwise noted, all positions remain open until filled.

If you require assistance in applying online or filling out our application we will make reasonable accommodations. Please contact Human Resources at [phone], or e-mail [e-mail] for assistance. Assistance is also available at the Idaho Department of Labor office.

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law. Qualified Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.