Auditor IV, Quality Assurance

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

2d • $104,025 - $173,375 • Remote

About The Position

X-energy LLC is hiring a Quality Assurance Auditor to join its QA team. This role is responsible for performing Quality Assurance audits in support of X-energy’s reactor development project. They will ensure the flow down of relevant requirements (Canadian Standards Association (CSA) N286-12, CSA N286.7, CSA N299, ASME NQA-1, 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 50 Appendix B, 10CFR21 etc.) to suppliers by interfacing with engineering/design, procurement, and suppliers. This role will also ensure suppliers’ compliance to applicable customer, NRC, DOE and CNSC requirements for all project activities through surveillances, commercial grade surveys, and audits. This includes responsibility for relevant administrative and technical quality decisions. They will apply detailed knowledge, understanding and experience in the functional discipline and its practical application, industry codes, guidelines, and regulations. This position will also actively support safety culture and Quality Assurance activities associated with X-energy’s reactor development related to supply chain activities, graphite, and fuel qualification programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quality/mechanical/industrial engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Typically, ten years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role required.
• Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials, with objective evidence leading and supporting nuclear specific audits.
• Knowledge in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD).
• Knowledge and experience applying quality assurance and nuclear manufacturing programs requirements and regulations. Examples of quality assurance requirements include 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1, CSA 299, CSA N286-12, CSA 286.7, and ISO 9001.
• Knowledge and understanding across a broad range of nuclear and manufacturing quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure X-energy suppliers comply with the purchase order requirements.
• Assist with supplier evaluations, qualifications, and periodic reviews of their performance.
• Work with Procurement to add suppliers to the approved supplier list.
• Guide the auditors and technical specialists during the audits.
• Plan, organize, and lead audits; prepare the audit reports per planned schedule.
• Report, register, follow-up, and track suppliers’ findings, deficiencies, and observations.
• Troubleshoot quality problems and contribute recommendations/solutions.
• Monitor and measure supplier performance and make recommendations based on analytics.
• Maintain NQA-1 lead auditor status.
• Work with Engineering and Procurement to facilitate supply chain quality assurance process methodologies.
• Assist Engineering in the development of commercial grade dedication packages.
• Assist with conducting internal quality inspections.
• Facilitate and provide on-the-job training to other auditors and technical specialists.
• Assist with implementation of QA Program.
• Support evolution/improvement of the reactor QA Program over the life of the program.
• Play an active role to ensure safety and quality culture is promoted and continually improved.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees