Lead Auditor, Quality Assurance Engineer at Talascend

Talascend is currently seeking a Lead Auditor, Quality Assurance Engineer for a remote contract opportunity.

OVERVIEW: 

The Lead Auditor, QA Engineer reports to the Senior Director, Nuclear Quality and Continuous Improvement.  Candidate will have QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B regulated environment.  Ideal candidate will have current NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor (ATL) and have experience with evaluation and qualification of NQA-1 Suppliers and commercial supply chain.   The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience applying a graded approach to quality in environments ranging from conceptual design using collaborative environments to safety related design and activities supporting Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and licensing and construction permits. Experience with industry codes, standards and guides such as ASME, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC and IEEE are strongly desired.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan and perform Supplier and Internal Audits as a Lead Auditor.
• Perform general assessment and critique of nuclear quality programs and assessments.
• Review customer and regulatory contracts and develop baseline requirements matrix/documents.
• Interface with customer and supplier QA representatives and provide solutions to technical and complex compliance issues.
• Work with Supply Chain management to resolve technical and quality deficiencies with Suppliers quality oversight of critical procurements to meet project millstones and schedules.
• Review internal and external engineering documents including design drawings, specifications, test plans/procedures, and other technical documents.
• Evaluate and qualify (audit/CGD) suppliers and partners.
• Plan and perform commercial grade surveys of commercial suppliers.
• Support Engineering with the development and implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans.
• Coordinate and host Customer and Regulator audits, surveillances, and visits.
• Review and revise QA processes and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the Quality team.
• Review quality affecting procedures (engineering, procurement, document control, records, testing, etc.) to ensure program compliance.
• Review procurement specifications, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, task orders and agreements to ensure flow-down of applicable quality assurance requirements.
• Review design drawings, specifications, test plans/procedures, and other technical documents for quality assurance requirements using a graded approach to quality when applicable.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field. 
• 15+ years’ experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Quality Assurance function preferred or in a regulated environment such as, EPA, aerospace, etc.
• Current certification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor or other industry recognized certification.
• Electrical and/or I&C experience and qualifications are highly desired.
• Software Quality experience and qualification is highly desired.
• Military experience or prior client experience is a plus.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs/day
• Travel required 25-50%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.