Manager, Nuclear Quality Management Systems

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a Nuclear Quality Manager to join the team in the United States. The Nuclear Quality Manager will provide leadership, maintenance, and oversight of the Nuclear Quality Management System (NQMS) and report directly to the Global Quality Management Systems Director. This role will be based in the United States and support work globally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation, administration, and monitoring of global Quality Management Systems (QMS) governance and Nuclear Quality Management (NQMS) systems.
• Ensure compliance with established requirements, record exceptions, and provide recommendations for changes to Global Quality Leaders.
• Establish, maintain, and assure effective implementation of the NQA-1 Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with the following standards and regulations:
  • ASME NQA-1:2008, Nuclear Quality Assurance-1
  • ASME NQA-1a:2009, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications Addenda 1a
  • ASME NQA-1 2024, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
  • DOE Order 414.1D, Requirement II – Quality Assurance Program of 10 CFR50, Appendix B
  • ISO 17025:2017 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
  • CSA N286 Management System Requirements for Nuclear Facilities – Canada
  • CSA N299 Quality Assurance Program Requirements for the Supply of Items and Services for Nuclear Power Plants - Canada
  • ISO 19433:2018 Quality management systems — Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015 by organizations in the supply chain of the nuclear energy sector supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS) - France
  • Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) - UK
• Assure in-country governmental regulations, legal, and statutory requirements are met.
• Ensure indoctrination training is relevant, executed, and records of qualification and training are retained.
• Develop the nuclear audit/project plan annually, submit it for review and approval, and revise as necessary.
• Support auditors in internal and external audits.
• Execute a minimum of five quality assurance audits within three years, with at least one annually, to maintain certification.
• Ensure the Internal Audit program complies with requirements, maintains audit competencies, and addresses corrective actions.
• Develop new Quality Procedures to ensure compliance with changes in Nuclear Standards or client requirements.
• Report in-country Quality KPIs for deviations, audits, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Implement a continuous improvement process.
• Contribute to and support the implementation of a Global Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Manage Quality resources to coordinate quality staff supporting projects.
• Develop Management Review content and chair meetings.

Decision Rights

• Owns: Global Nuclear Quality reporting.
• Influences: Business Leaders, Operations Managers, Project Managers.
• Vetoes: Significant quality risks potentially causing business disruption and reputational damage.

Key Metrics

• Deviations on Nuclear Projects
• Corrective Action performance
• Non-Conformance Reporting
• NQA internal and external audits execution and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, science, Quality, or Business.
• Quality assurance-related experience, preferably in the nuclear power industry (DOE and DOD facilities).
• 6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems – Requirements knowledge.
• Certified as an Internal Auditor or willing to undergo training.
• ISO 17025:2017 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories knowledge or willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• 401K retirement plan.
• STD (Short-Term Disability), LTD (Long-Term Disability), AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,461.00 - $165,951.00. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.