Engineer VI, Project Quality Assurance

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Job Description

This role is responsible for performing Quality Assurance services in support of X-energy’s reactor development project, including documenting, implementing, and maintaining United States Commercial Nuclear, Department of Energy, Canadian Nuclear and International Quality Management systems. Ensures compliance to applicable NRC, DOE, CNSC and ISO requirements for all project activities. This includes responsibility for relevant administrative and technical quality decisions. Applies detailed knowledge, understanding and experience in the functional discipline and its practical application, industry codes, guidelines, and regulations. Actively support safety culture and Quality Assurance activities associated with X-energy’s reactor development related to supply chain activities, graphite irradiation, and fuel qualification programs.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Ensure processes and documents needed for the reactor program Quality Management System are identified, established, implemented, and maintained as necessary.
• Analyze non-conformances and implements process improvement and corrective actions.
• Work with the engineers to facilitate process methodologies and improvements.
• Assist with conducting internal quality inspections.
• Obtain/Maintain NQA-1, CSA, ISO, and any other international recognized auditor credential as applicable.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and qualifications through audits, assessments, surveillances, and inspections.
• Facilitate, provide, and encourage appropriate company quality training.
• Report to appropriate leadership regarding the status of the quality programs and, where appropriate, concerns over significant risks and recommendations for improvement.
• Single point of contact for all aspects of quality for the assigned project.
• Originator and owner of the project specific project quality plan that includes customer specific quality requirements and any applicable key performance indicators.
• Play an active role to ensure safety and quality culture is promoted and continually improved.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically for supplier and customer site visits.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) or related field from an ABET accredited college or university. Additionally, non-STEM degrees (i.e., business management, supply chain, project management, quality, technology associates degrees, etc.) will be considered in conjunction with prior work experience and training on a case-by-case scenario.

Compensation

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A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$146,520- $187,220

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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