Engineer VI, Supplier QA

X-energy is seeking professionals to join our Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) team in the role of Engineer VI, Supplier QA .

This position will be responsible for supporting the supply chain effort from a quality assurance perspective to ensure all relevant requirements (X-energy, customer, regulatory) are met and complied with to support the overall schedule for design, construction, commissioning, and operation of the X-energy reactors.

Ensures compliance to applicable NRC, DOE, CNSC and ISO requirements related to supplier activities. This includes responsibility for relevant administrative and technical quality decisions.

The role applies detailed knowledge, understanding and experience in the functional discipline and its practical application, industry codes, guidelines, and regulations.

The role also works with suppliers to reduce quality issues and defects, proactively identifying and managing risks, support supplier / materials qualification, and lead initiatives to assure that applicable requirements are met.

Will also 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.

Responsibilities

It is expected that this position will complete the execution of these core tasks and responsibilities without close supervision and with full latitude for independent judgement.

• Ensure flow down of relevant requirements (CSA N286-12, CSA N286.7, CSA N299, ASME NQA-1, 10CFR50 App B, 10CFR21 etc.) to suppliers by interfacing with engineering / design, procurement and contracts, and suppliers.
• Ensure evaluation and selection of suppliers (supplier application assessment forms issued to suppliers; evaluation of completed and returned supplier application assessment forms;
• adding suppliers to the approved supplier list; document the scope of supply per supplier; maintenance of the approved supplier list;
• inform the audit team of potential audits of new suppliers; auditing of suppliers as per planned schedule; ensuring audit findings requiring corrective action are documented and ensure follow-up to verify appropriate corrective actions were implemented;
• identify and evaluate trends in product and process conformity and identify / assign appropriate corrective actions and track and analyze supplier audit data;
• review audit findings and non-conformities and contribute to non-conformance close out and troubleshooting and verify the completeness of the delivered quality documentation;

and monitor and evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations based on analytics).

• Interface and support Engineering and Design in ensuring that X-energy has adequate arrangements to evaluate and control suppliers as part of the design, construction, and eventual operation of the X-energy reactors.
• Management of supplier quality internal and external interfaces and performance.
• Obtain / Maintain NQA-1, CSA, ISO, and any other international recognized auditor credential as applicable.
• Ensure that suppliers comply with X-energy requirements and are qualified in accordance with X-energy procedures. Suppliers are evaluated and approved prior to performing safety-related work.
• Develop a strategy and arrangements for independent surveillance where required, to ensure that it meets specified quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain the capability to act as an Intelligent Customer for supplier quality assurance activities.
• Provide weekly and monthly feedback progress reports.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities of the supplier quality assurance discipline.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the organization.
• Actively supports the safety culture and ensure integration of quality in all relevant processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program.
• 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.

Minimum Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) or related field from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Typically, twenty years of experience in a relevant quality assurance role required.
• Certified nuclear Lead Auditor credentials, with objective evidence leading and supporting nuclear specific audits.
• Extensive knowledge in Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and ISO / IEC 17025 Laboratory Systems.
• Experience with ASME Section III (rules for construction of nuclear facilities components) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with non-destructive examinations, welding, and quality control program implementation is preferred.

Compensation

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is : $146,520 to $187,220.

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.

Location : 530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

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Work Site Expectations : Onsite

Travel Expectations : 25% to 50%

Job Classification : Fulltime Exempt

Hours : 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm ET, Mon-Fri

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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