Quality Engineer - Nuclear

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Uni-Fab's nuclear Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with CSA N299.3:19. This role will ensure that all nuclear projects meet required quality, safety, documentation, and tracability standards while integrating processes into existing shop operations.

Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain nuclear QMS processes and documentation to CSA N299.3:19.
• Perform gap analysis against current processes and close compliance gaps.
• Maintain control and revision of nuclear quality documents.
• Work with Project Management to align quality deliverables with project milestones.
• Collaborate with the Weld team to ensure welding-related procedures and records meet nuclear requirements.
• Ensure nuclear quality requirements are embedded into operational workflows.
• Establish and manage inspection/test plans, including hold and witness points.
• Ensure full material tracability from procurement to delivery.
• Approve final quality documentation packages before client submission.
• Verify material certifications and compliance to nuclear requirements.
• Maintain approved supplier lists for nuclear projects.
• Deliver nuclear quality training for employees involved in the program.
• Maintain qualification and training records for nuclear personnel.
• Conduct internal and external audits for compliance.
• Lead noncomforance investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Recommend process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Suspend work on any nuclear project activity that does not meet CSA N299.3:19 requirements or approved quality procedures.
• Approve or reject nuclear quality documents and inspection records.
• Escalate unresolved compliance issues to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Quality, Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a regulated industry (nuclear preferred; aerospace/defense considered).
• Knowledge of CSA N299.3:19 or similar nuclear/regulated standards is required.
• Understanding of welding standards (ASME, CWB) and NDE methods will be an asset.
• Experience with supplier qualifications, quality audits, and corrective actions will be needed.
• Must have strong documentation control and process management skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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