Nuclear Supplier Quality Manager

Nuclear Supplier Quality Manager

Location:

The Woodlands, TX

Type:
Contract To Hire

Compensation: $ - $

Work Model:
Hybrid – onsite and remote

Hours:

40.0

• Lead the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) team responsible for supplier approval, qualification, surveillance, nonconformance management, and supplier performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing supplier quality organization.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership to suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable nuclear regulations.
• Develop supplier inspection, verification, qualification, and testing plans.
• Monitor supplier quality metrics and lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and defect reduction initiatives.
• Analyze supplier performance data to identify risks and implement preventive actions.
• Own supplier quality performance by improving process capability, compliance, and overall supplier effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering and Purchasing to develop and execute supplier quality strategies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Commercial, and Quality teams to mitigate quality and delivery risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Prepare, review, and maintain quality procedures, plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop and mentor Supplier Quality Engineers and future quality leaders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, nuclear operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years working within a Quality Assurance program in a regulated industry.
• Nuclear Lead Quality Auditor (NLQA) certification required.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Engineering degree or Master's degree in Engineering or Business (preferred).
• Previous people management experience (preferred).
• Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies (preferred).
• Experience supporting a nuclear Quality Assurance program in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain (preferred).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier quality, and quality management systems (preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within a cross-functional, matrix organization (preferred).
• International supplier and procurement experience (preferred).
• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Technical expertise in ASME Sections III, V, IX, welding, NQA-1, CGD, NQA-1 Subpart 2.14, 10 CFR Part 21 reporting, CFSI requirements, supplier development and qualification programs (desired).
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Demonstrated success using KPIs and continuous improvement tools to improve supplier performance and quality.