Quality Control Manager

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Job Description TRISO-X is a first-of-its-kind nuclear fuel fabrication facility which will be manufacturing TRISO coated-particle fuel. This role is responsible for hiring and and developing a high-performing team of quality control professionals focused on manufacturing excellence for nuclear fuel pebble production;
The role is primarily intended to ensure manufacturing and quality control (QC) activities across our manufacturing facility by implementing standardized QC protocols and performing rigorous in-process and final product inspections. This position will interface with operational leadership to identify manufacturing risks, communicate quality requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance with 10 CFR 70 and 10 CFR 71, and quality standards such as ISO 9001, and ASME NQA-1.

The role will be responsible for expanding the existing Quality Management System to incorporate manufacturing-specific requirements and establishing a phased QC plan that prioritizes critical processes. This role will also be responsible for receipt inspection and limited calibration activities.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

Quality Control Oversight :

Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive Quality Control strategy for manufacturing nuclear fuel pebbles, verification of facility items relied on for safety and development of monitoring and escalation protocols within operations. This includes QC protocols, policies, and benchmarks aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., 10 CFR Part 50, 10 CFR 21, 10 CFR 71, ISO 19443)
QMS :

Expand the existing Quality Management System (QMS) to incorporate manufacturing specific quality control requirements, focusing on adaptability to evolving customer requirements.

Planning:

Establish and implement a phased Quality Control plan for manufacturing verification, prioritizing critical processes while planning for future scalability. Inspections& Audits :

Conduct routine and special inspections, audits, and evaluations of input materials, nuclear fuel product, nuclear material transportation packages, facility safety components, and systems to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities. This includes receiving inspection and HOLD activities.

Testing & Analysis:

Perform or supervise tests, measurements, and analyses on material in-process and final fuel product, and related systems to verify performance, safety, and compliance.

Measurement & Testing Equipment:

Perform and validate calibration of quality control laboratory equipment. Additionally, supervise the monitoring of measuring and test equipment utilized throughout the facility.

Corrective Actions :

Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions for quality product and facility equipment nonconformances, specifically oversight of 10 CFR 21 issues

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure adherence to nuclear regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and customer specifications

Collaboration:

Work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to resolve quality issues and implement improvements. Proactively identify and mitigate manufacturing risks through close working relationships with strategic partners. Interface with senior management to communicate manufacturing quality status and potential impacts on schedule or product integrity. Support Engineering, QA, Supplier Quality and Procurement teams by communicating relevant corrective actions, non-conformances, and deficiencies from QC activities.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate quality records, and audit trails for regulatory and operational purposes

Training & Development:

Recruit, train, and manage specialized Quality Control technicians, maintaining a flexible mix of permanent and temporary personnel (as needed).Other items:

Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication

Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

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.

Experience :

Typically requires 10 years of experience with including eight years of experience performing QC activities and oversight in a manufacturing environment, and QC inspection, test, and/or oversight of fabrication in the nuclear industry. (Fabrication experience may be…