Supplier Quality Representative (SQR)

Amentum • Idaho Falls, ID

110d

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Subcontractor Quality Representative (SQR) who will report directly to the Project Quality Assurance Manager (PQAM) and support the field-related quality process concerns. The SQR supports the QA team by performing direct observations and oversight of subcontractors' implementation of their NQA-1 quality assurance program, plans, and procedures to ensure effective implementation and verbatim compliance is maintained. This will include the arrangements needed to assure quality during the subcontractor's procurement, manufacture, and construction phase for systems, structures, and components (SSCs). The SQR works with internal company departments and subcontractors to address ongoing subcontractor quality issues, continued process improvement of subcontractors, and ensure subcontractors meet quality requirements. The SQR is responsible for overseeing the subcontractor's quality interfaces and performance and reporting subcontractor programmatic/process compliance issues/concerns to our Quality and Construction Management. The role requires direct involvement in the interactions between Subcontractors, Engineering & Design (Title III), Procurement, Auditors, and Inspection & Test Agencies (ITA's), as necessary to support the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) Facility construction activities. The SQR needs to work with Subcontractors to reduce quality issues and defects, proactively identify risks, and lead initiatives to assure the applicable requirements are met. The SQR duties require the successful candidate to be present on-site for work. The SFHP Facility site is located in Scoville, Idaho (approximately 51 miles from Idaho Falls, Idaho).

Requirements

• BS Quality/Business/Technical/Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of demonstrated, applicable experience; or ten (10) years of demonstrated applicable experience in the nuclear quality industry.
• Working knowledge and application of applicable nuclear codes and standards, including 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, DOE Order 414.1D, and quality standard ASME 2008/ASME NQA-1a-2009 Addenda, ISO-9001:2015 and knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems is advantageous.
• Certified Nuclear Lead Auditor credentials or ability to obtain within one year, or advanced experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillances, audits and/or causal analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel across multiple organizations to solve complex problems.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and schedule work to ensure completion in accordance with requirements, deadlines, and budget.
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply Codes, Standards, and Regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding across a broad range of nuclear quality issues.
• Models and provides role model behavior in line with company values.
• Ideal candidate will demonstrate Self-initiative daily.
• Strong champion and agent of people to foster a culture of high compliance to quality standards and create, maintain and implement standardized subcontractor quality policies and processes.
• USA citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy and arrangements for independent observations/oversight activities as required, to ensure that the subcontractor meets specified quality requirements.
• Schedule, perform and record direct observations and oversight of activities affecting quality to assure subcontractors' effective implementation of approved quality plans and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations based on analytics.
• Develop and maintain a required level of independence necessary to perform adequate oversight activities of the Subcontractor's quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Generate and issue daily oversight reports, weekly progress reports, and monthly metrics related to the subcontractor's compliance performance.
• Facilitate and support interfaces with internal and external customers on subcontractor quality matters.
• Review subcontractor's submittal documentation/records for compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform in-process document/record reviews to support an expedited turnover of records upon completion of work.
• Audit subcontractor-delivered quality documentation and records for completeness and compliance with project requirements.
• Perform subcontractor quality system assessments and performance evaluations.
• Review oversight observations/findings, and non-conformities and when appropriate contribute input for Title III support regarding non-conformance and troubleshooting.
• Identify and evaluate subcontractor trends in process conformity and evaluate whether corrective actions are appropriate while analyzing (trend tracking) subcontractor data.
• Actively support the safety culture and ensures integration of quality in relevant processes by complying with the requirements of the Project Quality Assurance Plan.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program
• Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees