Quality Engineer - SMR Nuclear Programs

Quality Engineer - SMR Nuclear Programs

Requisition

Location:

Camden, NJ, US Job Family Function:
Engineering Department:
Quality Assurance Division:
Small Modular Reactor

The Quality Engineer III is a senior nuclear quality assurance authority responsible for implementing, overseeing, and enforcing Holtec's quality assurance program in support of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) initiatives. Reporting directly to the SMR Quality Manager, this role serves as an independent quality function, providing authoritative oversight and regulatory interpretation to ensure SMR design, manufacturing, construction, and supplier activities comply with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA 1, ASME Section III & VIII, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards.

The Quality Engineer III plays a critical role in identifying, escalating, and resolving quality issues; leading corrective action and audit activities; coaching organizations on nuclear QA expectations; and driving continuous improvement to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of Holtec's nuclear quality assurance program.

Location:

Camden, NJ (Travel and potential remote project assignments required)

• Provide senior-level quality engineering oversight to ensure SMR project activities meet regulatory requirements, codes, standards, and approved procedures
• Serve as a technical authority on nuclear quality requirements including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, ASME Section III & VIII, and ISO 9000
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality processes supporting SMR design, manufacturing, construction, inspection, and testing activities
• Perform defect trend analysis and root cause analysis related to nonconforming materials, processes, and systems
• Create, review, trend, and oversee Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and ensure timely and effective closure
• Generate, revise, and implement Holtec procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
• Conduct and support internal surveillances, commercial grade surveys, and audits of Holtec operations and supplier facilities
• Provide technical support for design verification, testing, inspection, receiving inspection, and work-in-process activities
• Review quality and regulatory documentation packages to verify compliance with governing requirements
• Provide oversight for Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) calibration and control programs
• Support supplier quality activities including qualification, surveillance, audits, and performance evaluation
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Project Teams to establish inspection, testing, and acceptance criteria
• Lead and support SMR quality investigations and corrective actions
• Support new-hire quality training and annual retraining requirements across Holtec
• Manage, mentor, and train quality team members; support performance management and assist with hiring within the department

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Controls preferred); OR Associate's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of nuclear quality assurance (NQA-1) experience; OR High school diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of nuclear quality assurance (NQA-1) experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of direct experience working within a nuclear Quality Assurance organization under 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NQA-1
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear quality and regulatory requirements, including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, ASME Section III & VIII, ASTM/ANSI standards, ISO 9000 / ISO 17025, and 10 CFR 21
• Proven commitment to nuclear safety culture and quality assurance principles in highly regulated environments
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to interpret engineering documentation, regulatory requirements, and quality records
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, defect trending, corrective action programs, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain quality processes, procedures, documentation, and quality management systems
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize work in fast-paced, multi-project environments
• Ability to…