Quality Engineer III

Primary Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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 collaborate effectively across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and supplier organizations, serving as a technical quality liaison as needed
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring and supporting training, audits, surveillances, and supplier evaluations
• Experience supporting nuclear facilities or nuclear power plant construction activities preferred
• Lead Auditor (NQA‑1) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credentials preferred
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, Non‑Destructive Examination (NDE) methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT), and Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) programs preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel and support on‑site or remote project assignments as required