Senior Director, Nuclear Engineering & Quality

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead a multi‑site operation specializing in nuclear components, precision machining, and complex metal fabrication. You will balance executive strategy with hands‑on technical leadership, shaping engineering and quality programs across Cambridge, Ontario and additional facilities.

The role requires deep nuclear code expertise, strong people leadership, and a proven ability to drive manufacturing excellence while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• P.Eng. designation in Ontario or eligibility for registration.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in metal fabrication, machining, or pressure equipment engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience with ASME Section III, Division 1 and ASME Section VIII.1.
• Experience operating in ASME nuclear Certificate of Authorization environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Engineering and Quality across multiple facilities.
• Oversee ASME/CSA compliance and nuclear certification programs.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, design procedures, and documentation controls.
• Guide cross‑site collaboration and succession planning within Engineering and Quality.
• Direct resource planning, budgeting, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, and nonconformance management.

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear code expertise

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. designation in Ontario

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PV Elite

COMPASS

ERP/MRP systems

NDE knowledge

Job description

Acara Solutions seeks an experienced Director of Engineering to lead a multi‑site operation specializing in nuclear components, precision machining, and complex metal fabrication. You will balance executive strategy with hands‑on technical leadership, shaping engineering and quality programs across Cambridge, Ontario and additional facilities.

The role requires deep nuclear code expertise, strong people leadership, and a proven ability to drive manufacturing excellence while ensuring regulatory