Quality Director

Ecotal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecotal in Austin, TX is seeking a seasoned Quality Director to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s quality assurance program (QAP). You will ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while driving productivity and reliability across nuclear energy solutions.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and project management to maintain quality throughout the product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality, ideally in energy or manufacturing.
• Experience in standing up a QMS is preferred.
• Proficient in quality tools such as root cause analysis, FMEA, and SPC.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup-like environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a practical Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
• Oversee inspections, testing, and validation to ensure components meet design requirements
• Oversee construction testing (e.g. welds, concrete slabs, X-rays, hydrostatic pressure tests)
• Issue, track, and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with contractors
• Maintain clear and accurate quality documentation and records
• Evaluate and audit suppliers as needed

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Tools

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)

Statistical Process Control

Job description

The Quality Director will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's quality assurance program (QAP) to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations while maintaining and promoting high productivity. This role is critical to ensuring that our clients nuclear energy solutions meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. The Quality Director will collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and project management, to maintain quality assurance throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a practical Quality Assurance Program (QAP)
• Oversee inspections, testing, and validation to ensure components meet design requirements
• Oversee construction testing (e.g. welds, concrete slabs, X-rays, hydrostatic pressure tests)
• Issue, track, and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with contractors
• Maintain clear and accurate quality documentation and records
• Evaluate and audit suppliers as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in quality, ideally in energy or manufacturing
• Experience in standing up a QMS is preferred
• Proficient in quality tools such as root cause analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Statistical Process Control
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup-like environments